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The Corporate Hacker's Guide 2026

Publisher The Quantum Institute
Published Jan 01, 2026
Length 194 Pages
SKU # QUI20694498

Description

The Corporate Hacker's Guide 2026

Enterprise AI Transformation Intelligence

THE PROBLEM: IBM Watson lost $15B. Zillow lost $881M in one quarter. Knight Capital lost $440M in 45 minutes. AI transformation without proper strategy destroys value.

THE SOLUTION: 281 pages of battle-tested frameworks, tools, and case studies. Everything you need to transform with confidence—at 1.6% the cost of a consulting engagement.

WHAT'S INSIDE

11 Strategic Sections
13 Implementation Appendices
3 Scale-Specific Supplements
99 Tables & Frameworks
5 Industry Blueprints ✓ 100-Point AI Readiness Assessment
AI-Adjusted DCF Financial Model
EU AI Act Compliance Toolkit
5 Failure Case Studies

Table of Contents

194 Pages
PART I: THE TRANSFORMATION FRAMEWORK
Section 1: The Exponential Technology Imperative
1.1 The AI Imperative: Compete or Be Obsolete
1.2 AI Maturity Model: Where Does Your Organization Stand?
1.3 Generative AI: The Productivity Revolution
1.4 Quantum Computing: Preparing for the Next Frontier
1.5 The 180-Day Transformation Sprint
Section 2: Zero-Friction Operations
2.1 The Hidden Cost of Organizational Friction
2.2 The Friction Taxonomy: A Diagnostic Framework
2.3 Intelligent Automation: The Friction Elimination Engine
2.4 Decision Intelligence: Augmenting Human Judgment
2.5 Process Redesign Principles
Section 3: Continuous Disruption Architecture
3.1 The Disruption Imperative
3.2 The Innovation Operating System
3.3 The 10 Commandments of Corporate Hacking
Section 4: Ecosystem Orchestration
4.1 The Platform Imperative
4.2 Platform Economics: Deep Dive
4.3 Platform Mastery: Case Studies
4.4 Platform Strategy for Established Enterprises
PART II: THE OPERATING ENVIRONMENT
Section 5: 2026 Economic Outlook & Macro Trends
5.1 The AI Economy Emerges
5.2 Critical Economic Indicators for 2026
5.3 Monetary Policy and Capital Markets
5.4 Global Trade Architecture: A Fragmented World
5.5 Sector-Specific Economic Outlook
5.6 Strategic Recommendations: Capital Allocation Framework
Section 6: Geopolitical Risk Analysis
6.1 The New Geopolitical Reality
6.2 Top Geopolitical Risks for 2026
6.3 US-China Strategic Competition: Deep Analysis
6.4 Taiwan Scenario Analysis
6.5 Building Geopolitical Resilience
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PART III: STRATEGIC ENABLERS
Section 7: ESG Integration & Sustainability Strategy
7.1 The ESG Inflection Point
7.2 Climate Strategy: From Commitment to Execution
7.3 Human Capital and Social Strategy
7.4 ESG Governance and Disclosure
7.5 ESG Value Creation Opportunities
Section 8: M&A Strategy in the Age of AI
8.1 The AI Acquisition Imperative
8.2 2026 M&A Market Dynamics
8.3 AI Acquisition Categories
8.4 AI-Era Due Diligence Framework
8.5 Integration Success Framework
Section 9: Cybersecurity Frameworks for the AI Era
9.1 The Transformed Threat Landscape
9.2 2026 Cybersecurity Threat Matrix
9.3 AI-Enabled Defense Strategies
9.4 Zero Trust Architecture
9.5 Securing AI Systems
Section 10: Talent Wars: Winning the AI Workforce Battle
10.1 The Talent Crisis Quantified
10.2 AI Talent Market Dynamics 2026
10.3 Talent Acquisition Excellence
10.4 Internal Development: Building Your Own Talent
10.5 Retention Excellence
APPENDICES
Appendix A: Transformation Case Studies
Case Study 1: Amazon — The Continuous Reinvention Machine
Case Study 2: Microsoft — The Cloud and AI Transformation
Case Study 3: JPMorgan Chase — Traditional Finance Meets AI
Case Study 4: Tesla — Software-Defined Manufacturing
Appendix B: Industry Transformation Blueprints
Blueprint 1: Healthcare & Life Sciences
Blueprint 2: Financial Services
Blueprint 3: Manufacturing
Blueprint 4: Energy & Utilities
Blueprint 5: Retail & Consumer Goods
Appendix C: Implementation Toolkit
Tool 1: 100-Point AI Readiness Assessment
Tool 2: AI Platform Vendor Evaluation Matrix
Tool 3: AI Use Case Prioritization Framework
Tool 4: AI ROI Calculation Template
Tool 5: AI Transformation Checklist
Appendix D: Glossary & Key Definitions
Appendix E: References & Further Reading

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