Kirk Borne

AI and the Octopus Organization — Building the Superintelligent Firm: https://link.amazon/B0hZF5JXe AMAZON SUMMARY: This is not another book about chatbots or automation. It’s a deeply researched, vividly told blueprint for transforming businesses so that they can make the most of AI. The secrets explored include what skills to cultivate, how to excel with human + AI combinations, how to organize teams for maximum impact, and how to deal with the emotional side of AI-driven change. This book is a practical guide to shaping an AI business strategy for executives who need to lead at scale without losing agility. The book describes how AI is already reshaping growth, coordination, and culture, providing an actionable roadmap to what the authors call the Octopus Organization™, one that can navigate the change ahead. Backed by over two million data points from workforce surveys, insights from 50+ global leaders, and fresh 2026 real-world case studies from companies like HelloFresh, BBVA, Mass General Brigham, Siemens, and Procter & Gamble, the book “AI and the Octopus Organization” reveals how your company can: • Empower the frontline with AI-enhanced autonomy • Create networks for decision-making across silos • Rapidly adapt to disruptions without losing control • Build a culture that embraces experimentation • Replace old approaches with superintelligent coordination