The AI Execution Gap
Why most companies struggle to turn AI into real outcomes.
Research hub on the future of consulting and AI-native execution
Tallyho Research
Mapping the shift from traditional consulting to AI-native execution.
We track how growing companies buy, scope, and execute AI-enabled operational work — and how operators can adapt, differentiate, and win in this new era.
AI-native project execution is reshaping how work gets done.
AI Execution Gap
Most companies struggle to turn AI into outcomes.
High gap
Operator-led Delivery
Operators are becoming the new execution layer.
+41% growthYoY
Outcome-based Projects
Buyers want outcomes, not hours.
↑ 2.7× increasesince 2023
Research Panel
Real perspectives from companies and operators.
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What we're researching
Six research streams shaping the next era of consulting and operational delivery.
Why traditional consulting is too slow
Structural challenges in the current delivery model.
How to scope AI-enabled projects
Best practices for defining problems, outcomes, and success metrics.
Trust and buying behavior
What builds confidence and drives the decision to buy.
Operator skills and pricing
In-demand skills, tooling, positioning, and pricing models.
Emerging project patterns
What types of projects are growing — and what's next.
Latest insights
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The AI Execution Gap: why companies need execution capacity, not more AI inspiration
May 28, 2026 · 12 min readRead article
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Tallyho
NEW REPORT
The AI
Execution Gap
Report 2026
Benchmarking how companies execute AI projects — and where the gaps are.
May 2026
New Report
The AI Execution Gap Report 2026
A data-driven analysis of how companies are investing in AI, where execution breaks down, and what it takes to close the gap.
250+
companies analyzed
12
industries covered
30+
interviews with leaders
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