Becoming an advanced data, AI, and analytics-driven business demands five key competencies: strategy, people, process, data, and technology. While all five components of the pentagon are critical to success, the people part is the most essential. Even the best data and the latest/greatest technology, including AI, are largely ineffective without the right people, skills, and carefully orchestrated organizational alignment. In this research, technology and data leaders will learn about the guiding principles and key requirements to envision, plan, and implement a high-performing data, AI, and analytics organization.