Books by Alex Pawlowski
Agentic Strategy
A practical operating model for organizations that think, learn, and act with AI agents.
“A timely beacon for leaders navigating the AI economy — visionary yet practical.”
— David Palmer, Chief Innovation Officer, Pairpoint by Vodafone
What this book helps you do
- Build an Agentic Operating Model that scales judgment.
- Design AI agent systems with governance and trust.
- Replace tool-thinking with agentic thinking and adaptive loops.
- Define your agent stack across people, data, and execution.
- Operationalize strategic feedback loops that compound intelligence.
Who it’s for
Operators & COOs
Align AI agents with operating cadence, governance, and decision quality.
Strategy & Product Leaders
Build agent stacks that connect intent, execution, and learning.
Founders & Builders
Translate AI agents into compounding advantage with clear governance.
What’s inside
- How the Agentic Operating Model (AOM) scales strategic alignment
- Agent stack design: roles, interfaces, and orchestration
- Governance patterns that keep AI agents safe and useful
- Tool-thinking vs agentic thinking and why it changes execution
- Designing feedback loops that compound intelligence
- Operationalizing AI agents across teams and workflows
- Decision systems that adapt without losing accountability
- Metrics for strategic learning and agent performance
- Trust, risk, and compliance in agentic systems
- Roadmaps for migrating from automation to agentic AI
- Case patterns from operators and innovation leaders
- Frameworks for long-term governance and durability
Core frameworks
Agentic Operating Model (AOM)
A blueprint for designing intelligent enterprises that think, learn, and act.
Tool-thinking vs Agentic thinking
Shift from static automation to adaptive collaboration with AI agents.
Governance + trust
Keep agency safe, aligned, and accountable without slowing velocity.
Agent stack
Define the layers that connect human intent, data, and agentic execution.
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Download the Agentic Operating Model Canvas
Get a one-page framework that summarizes the Agentic Operating Model, feedback loops, and governance requirements for AI agents.
Download the CanvasFAQs
What is Agentic Strategy?
Agentic Strategy is a practical operating model for organizations that think, learn, and act with AI agents. It focuses on building adaptive systems, not just automating tasks.
Who is the book written for?
Leaders, operators, and builders who need an actionable framework for governance, AI agents, and scalable decision-making.
Is this an AI tools book?
No. It is a systems and governance book that explains how to design the Agentic Operating Model and agent stacks, not a catalog of tools.
What is the Agentic Operating Model (AOM)?
The AOM is a blueprint for turning static workflows into adaptive feedback loops where AI agents and humans collaborate to scale judgment.
Does the book cover governance and trust?
Yes. Governance, trust, and safety are core themes, with frameworks for responsible agent deployment.
How practical is the content?
It includes step-by-step frameworks, decision models, and the Agentic Operating Model Canvas for direct application.
Is this relevant outside of tech companies?
Yes. The frameworks apply to any organization that needs to operationalize AI agents, governance, and adaptive strategy.
Where can I read a free chapter?
Use the “Read a Free Chapter” link to access the preview and evaluate the writing style and frameworks.
Is there a downloadable framework?
Yes. The Agentic Operating Model Canvas can be downloaded for use in workshops and planning sessions.
How long is the book?
Approximately 300 pages of practical guidance on agentic operating models, AI agents, governance, and agent stacks.
About the Author
Alex Pawlowski is the creator of The Strategy Stack and author of Agentic Strategy. He works at the intersection of AI systems, operating models, and strategic transformation.
- Advisor to leaders building AI-native organizations
- Speaker on agentic systems and operating models
- Creator of the Agentic Operating Model (AOM)
Ready to build your agentic operating model?
Agentic Strategy connects AI agents, governance, and the agent stack into a practical system for scale.