Accenture CEO Anoop Sagoo highlighted a critical paradox at Techsauce Global Summit 2026: while 80% of ASEAN organizations have adopted AI, fewer than 10% see actual business results. The core issue isn't technology but outdated mindsets and processes. Five key pitfalls: (1) grafting AI onto existing workflows instead of reinventing processes; (2) lack of AI literacy and organizational fear of displacement; (3) fragmented cross-departmental efforts lacking clear ownership; (4) absence of strong executive mandate; (5) unrealistic expectations for immediate perfection. Successful organizations like JP Morgan and DBS empower CEOs to drive AI strategy with clear governance, responsible frameworks, and realistic implementation timelines.