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Testimonials for The AI-Ready Leader ""HI + AI = ECI(TM) isn't just a formula-it's the strategic blueprint for leaders who want to harness transformation instead of being swept away by it."" - Raymond L. Kunik Jr., Chief Data Officer, 3M ""This is a great handbook for how leaders need to think about deploying AI to generate real results and transformations that stick."" - Neil Hampshire, Chief Data Officer, Ocean Spray ""The ECI equation defines leadership in the AI era. Carsten's storytelling and real-world examples demonstrate how to responsibly unlock AI innovation while building a culture where people and AI thrive together."" - Grant Ecker, VP Enterprise Architecture, Ecolab HI + AI = ECI(TM) Elevated Collaborative Intelligence(TM) for the AI-Ready Leader Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping business, but most organizations are still struggling to turn AI pilots into real enterprise impact. Technology alone is not the answer. In HI + AI = ECI(TM), enterprise technology executive and CDO TIMES founder Carsten Krause presents a leadership framework for navigating the next era of AI strategy, digital transformation, and enterprise innovation. At the center of the book is a simple formula for modern leadership: (HI + AI) × T - R = ECI Where Human Intelligence (HI) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) combine with Technology Readiness (T) while managing Risk (R) to unlock Elevated Collaborative Intelligence(TM)-a model for integrating human leadership and AI capabilities to drive smarter decisions, faster innovation, and sustainable enterprise performance. Drawing from real-world experience as a CIO, CISO, CDO, and enterprise architecture leader, Krause translates this concept into a practical operating model for executives responsible for AI governance, enterprise architecture, and technology-driven business transformation. This 480+ page executive guide includes: Practical AI strategy frameworks for enterprise leaders Case studies from real-world technology transformations A structured 90-day roadmap for launching AI initiatives Guidance for aligning CIO, CDO, CISO, CTO, and CEO priorities Tools for navigating AI risk, regulation, and governance More than 15,000 executives follow the ECI framework and leadership insights through CDO TIMES and global executive forums. Readers also receive exclusive access to the ECI Executive Toolkit (a $200 value), including readiness diagnostics, strategy templates, and executive leadership scorecards to apply the framework in their own organizations. HI + AI = ECI(TM) provides a practical roadmap for leaders building AI-ready enterprises in the age of intelligent transformation. Ideal for CIOs, CDOs, CTOs, enterprise architects, and any executives leading AI transformation and digital strategy initiatives.

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Carsten Krause is a globally recognized technology executive and author whose work sits at the intersection of artificial intelligence, human leadership, and enterprise transformation. As the founder of CDO TIMES, a leading digital magazine for C-suite executives, Carsten has shaped conversations on AI strategy, enterprise architecture, digital transformation, and cyber posture for more than a decade.With a career spanning CIO, CISO, Chief Architect, and Head of Enterprise Architecture roles, Carsten has led large-scale transformations at organizations including Keurig Dr Pepper, Anheuser-Busch InBev, Boston Beer Company, ModusLink, and SAP. His leadership blends deep technical expertise with a sharp understanding of human dynamics. This is a combination that informs his signature framework: HI + AI = ECI(TM) (Elevated Collaborative Intelligence(TM)).Born in Germany and now based in New England in the United States, Carsten's global career and cross-cultural experiences continue to shape his worldview. His work draws heavily on real-life enterprise challenges, candid conversations with top executives, and his belief that organizations unlock their true potential only when human intelligence and artificial intelligence work in synergy and not in competition.Carsten's writing is known for being provocative, insightful, and intensely practical. C-suite leaders turn to him for clarity on emerging technologies, critical decision frameworks, and the human skills required to lead in an AI-powered economy. His articles and frameworks reach hundreds of thousands of readers each month and are referenced in executive boardrooms, strategy sessions, and academic programs.When he isn't advising global enterprises or speaking at international conferences, Carsten enjoys time with his family, exploring the intersection of creativity and technology, and developing the next generation of leadership frameworks that empower people to thrive alongside intelligent systems.The AI-Ready Leader is the culmination of Carsten's decades of experience guiding organizations through technological and cultural transformation. It serves as a blueprint for executives who want to lead boldly into an AI-accelerated future with clarity, confidence, and Elevated Collaborative Intelligence(TM).

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