Report by SmartSheet

2026 operational excellence report

3 FINDINGSPublished Jan 8, 2026
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Key Findings

Only 26% of organizations have fully documented and enforced AI governance policies in 2025.

SmartSheet2026 operational excellence report·Jan 8, 2026
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76% of operations professionals say their organization relies on workarounds because their tools and processes can’t keep pace with changing business priorities.

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70% of operational management professionals reported using ungoverned AI tools.

SmartSheet2026 operational excellence report·Jan 8, 2026
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