The desired end state is clear: Enterprises want a cohesive agentic platform that can orchestrate agents across applications and domains. The path to achieving that vision is multistep. It requires a deliberate, phased approach rather than a single transformation effort. Organizations that scale successfully tend to build capabilities in sequence so each layer of investment derisks the next. These phases are not strictly linear. Organizations calibrate sequencing to match their maturity, regulatory environment, and highest-value use cases. However, the guiding principle is consistent. Leading organizations build trust and governance first, then layer orchestration and scale on a secure foundation.

Full commentary : Enterprises need a phased approach to building agentic architecture—and a leadership mandate to make it stick.