Why Company Culture Eats Strategy for Breakfast in the Age of AI

Peter Drucker's famous quote has never been more relevant. AI can execute strategy but cannot create culture. Companies with strong cultures (trust, psychological safety, mission alignment) adapt faster to AI disruption. Companies with toxic cultures (silos, fear, politics) see AI amplify existing dysfunction. Remote and hybrid work make culture harder to maintain. The companies thriving in 2026 invested in culture before they invested in AI tools.