Signal 70% of organizations struggling with gen AI ROI need at least a year to resolve it

Summary

Deloitte draws on its January 2025 report on generative AI in the enterprise to underline how slow the payoff from AI can be. That study found that 70% of organizations struggling with return on investment need at least a year to properly resolve the issue. The report treats return on investment as a potential tipping point for AI projects across many functions, not just finance. A long resolution period means transformation efforts can easily stall or be forgotten. This risk is greater when finance leaders lack a strong business case and firm support from senior leadership. The finding complements the survey result that 30% of early-stage finance teams find it hard to justify AI spending.