Agentic AI promises new levels of automation and adaptability, but it also introduces complexity in governance, interoperability, and scale. To navigate these challenges, leaders need a clear adoption playbook. This guide gives them a practical framework for understanding what agentic AI can—and can't—do, identifying the right opportunities, and designing enterprise systems that are flexible, secure, extensible, trustworthy, reliable, and aligned with business priorities. Blending strategy with architecture-level guidance, Cognizant's Babak Hodjat and Sentient's Antoine Blondeau show senior technology leaders how to evaluate readiness, avoid vendor lock-in, manage risk, and prepare their organizations for the future of multi-agent orchestration. CxOs, VPs, directors, and engineering leaders tasked with evaluating, implementing, and scaling AI systems will learn best practices and actionable advice for steering cross-functional teams, setting technical direction, and aligning AI initiatives with business value. Understand what agentic AI is and when it creates real business valueDetermine whether your organization is ready for agentic AI and identify use casesMake smart build-versus-buy decisions and avoid lock-inLead teams in rolling out agentic AI at scalePut guardrails in place for safe and responsible usePlan a long-term AI strategy that adapts as the tech evolves