Discover why AI adoption often falls short despite powerful technology. This article explores five hidden organizational frictions—consensus, trust, governance, identity, and talent pipeline—that quietly derail AI initiatives. Learn how misalignment, lack of trust, unclear rules, shifting roles, and broken development paths prevent teams from realizing ROI. Backed by real-world insights and research, it reframes AI transformation as a human and facilitation challenge, not a technical one. If your organization is investing in AI but struggling to see results, this guide reveals what’s really holding you back and how to address it.