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In a world fueled by data and digital technologies, leaders seek actionable insights and new ways of thinking to enable agility, innovation and growth.

The Kyndryl Institute convenes original thought, independent research and singular perspectives that slice through the noise to empower strategic decision-making.

Guided by eminent voices from industry leaders, founders, academia and civil society, it contributes fresh ideas to inform the ongoing and dynamic dialogue at the intersection of business and technology.

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Leading in the age of AI
Explore innovative solutions to the challenges faced by business leaders in the AI era.
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Stop managing your AI ‘workforce’
It’s time to rethink old metaphors around AI. Agents aren’t digital employees – they’re capabilities that can redefine your entire system of work. The real challenge? Detecting shifts, reallocating human talent and redesigning architecture for advantage.
Sangeet Paul Choudary
Author, ‘Reshuffle, Platform Revolution’; Founder, Platformation Labs; Senior Fellow, University of California Berkeley
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Avoid ‘The Emperor’s New Clothes’ syndrome
2025 saw peak AI hype — in 2026, the real work begins. Leaders must resist the ‘Emperor’s New Clothes’ trap – think AI-native, start small, and embrace candid conversations about shared challenges and lessons learned to unlock real impact.
Catherine Crump
Managing Director, WIRED Consulting
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The AI-native leader
The leadership playbook is being rewritten. AI-native leaders don’t just use AI – they partner with it to think clearer, decide faster, and scale impact. Discover the behaviors defining the next generation of executives.
Barry O’Reilly
Co-Founder and Chief Innovation Officer, Nobody Studios; Founder of Outlier Venture Partners

Common questions

The Kyndryl Institute is an independent thought leadership initiative that convenes eminent experts to explore essential issues at the intersection of business and technology.
Contributors to The Kyndryl Institute are experts, innovators and recognized thought leaders from across business, industry, academia and civic society. They are eminent in their field, with insights and earned secrets acquired through years of real-world problem solving and calculated risk taking in their chosen domain. Their unique perspectives are designed to challenge, guide and inspire readers.
Yes. The Kyndryl Institute is sponsored by Martin Schroeter, CEO, Kyndryl, led by Ismail Amla, Senior Vice President, Kyndryl Consult, and advised by an esteemed panel of global thought leaders. Our Advisory Board includes:
  • Rita McGrath, Ph.D., Best-selling Author, Professor at Columbia Business School
  • Dr. Santitarn Sathirathai, National Artificial Intelligence, Strategy Advisor to the Parliament of Thailand, Member of the Monetary Policy Committee of the Bank of Thailand
  • Peter Thomas, Chief Clinical Information Officer and Director of Digital Development at Moorfields Eye Hospital, Chief Executive and Founder of Cascader Ltd.
  • Stephen C. Daffron, Ph.D., Co-Founder Motive Partners
  • Victoria Espinel, CEO of Business Software Alliance
  • Antonio Ortiz-Mena, Ph.D., Founder and CEO of AOM Advisors, Chairman of the USMCA Committee at the Mexican Foreign Trade Council (COMCE), Adjunct Professor of International Political Economy at Georgetown University’s Walsh School of Foreign Service
  • Shankar Maruwada, CEO and Co-founder of EkStep Foundation
  • Eriko Asai, Co-Founder and Partner, Trinity Indo-Pacific Partners
  • Klon Kitchen, Senior Fellow, American Enterprise Institute
  • Dr.-Ing. Matthias Schindler, Director, Head of Data Analytics Sales at DekaBank
Expert perspectives from contributing authors are published monthly on our digital platform and semi-annually in our print journal. Leaders are encouraged to download our mobile app (in the Apple Store or on Google Play) and subscribe to our newsletter to stay connected.
The Kyndryl Institute welcomes original and compelling article proposals from established experts and thought leaders. To submit a proposal, please forward your professional bio and a 3-4 sentence summary of your preferred topic via email
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