Strategic Priorities for Data Leaders in 2026
- John Wills
- Dec 28, 2025
- 1 min read
It’s July. That means budget season for most enterprises with a calendar fiscal year. And for data leaders, it’s time to shape how discretionary investments in 2026 can amplify strategic outcomes.
It’s always challenging to decide on the “best bets,” and this makes me think about what advice I should give my clients. This year is no different, but the pace of AI change has made it an even more difficult task. In this month’s column, I am going to share my mid-year analysis and recommendations for C-Level data leaders.