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CXO Hive outcomes and capstone

What CXO Hive participants produce: investment case, target architecture, operating model, AI backlog, 90-day roadmap and board briefing. No guaranteed results.

Quick answer

CXO Hive outcomes are six executive deliverables built on your own organisation: an investment case, a target-state architecture, an operating model with decision rights, a scored AI use-case backlog, a 90-day roadmap with baselines and targets, and a board-ready briefing. They are decisions and documents, not promised business results.

The six deliverables

DeliverableWhat it containsDecision it supports
Executive investment caseOptions, cost, risk, owner, baseline, target, assumptionsFund, defer or stop an initiative
Target-state architectureData, identity, consent, platforms, AI components and boundariesBuild, buy or configure
Operating model and RACIForums, cadence, decision rights, escalation, release gatesWho decides what, and how fast
AI use-case backlogUse cases scored by value, effort and risk; agent release checklistWhich AI work to start first
90-day roadmapPriorities, owners, KPIs, baselines and clearly labelled targetsWhat happens next quarter
Board-ready briefingA short narrative with risks, asks and measuresAlignment with the board or committee

Capstone

In weeks 9 and 10 you assemble the deliverables into one executive story for your own organisation, present it to the cohort and faculty, and close gaps from the challenge session. Confidential data is not required: use sanitised or illustrative figures.

Definition of done

  • Problem, audience and assumptions are stated.
  • A diagram shows data flow and system boundaries.
  • Risks and failure modes are listed with owners.
  • A baseline and a target are shown, and the target is labelled as a target.
  • A three-minute briefing and a one-page summary exist.

How progress is tracked

DimensionLeading indicatorOutcome indicator
CapabilitySessions attended; exercises completedQuality of the capstone
DecisionsDecisions logged with ownersRoadmap reviewed with your team
GovernanceRACI drafted and circulatedOperating cadence agreed internally
AI readinessUse cases scoredA release checklist applied to one pilot

What we do not promise

Outcomes are the artifacts and decisions you produce. No business result, promotion, job, salary or certification is guaranteed. GST treatment and payment terms are confirmed in writing before any payment.

Participants decide what to share publicly. Do not publish client names or confidential architecture without permission.

Frequently asked questions

Will my board approve the plan?

That is your organisation's decision. The program prepares a clear, well-evidenced briefing.

Can I keep the templates?

Yes. Participants keep the templates and the artifacts they produce.

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