Agentic LLMs: Start With Authority Boundaries

Agentic LLMs can plan, call tools, and act across systems. That makes them operational assets, not chat features.

Start with authority boundaries before platform selection.

First Decisions

1. Define the business outcome and loss tolerance.
2. Name the systems the agent may read or change.
3. Set action limits, approvals, and escalation paths.
4. Test failure modes before production access.
5. Measure value, cost, quality, and control.

Executive Takeaway

Agentic AI should not enter production on enthusiasm. It needs mandate, boundaries, evidence, and accountable owners.