Achieving lasting impact from planning and AI requires robust decision-making, parameter management, testing, and enablement. This session offers a practical blueprint for building a cross-functional COE that guides design, manages parameters as assets, treats user acceptance testing as deployment rehearsal, and measures behaviors and outcomes. Leaders gain actionable insights on structuring teams, defining roles and cadences and developing artifacts and metrics to sustain performance and business value. Planning Essentials Spotlight Track: This session delivers must-have insights for Planning Leaders to succeed in their roles.