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SYSTEMIC ZERO
The New Discipline of Leadership in the Age of AI Agents
Systemic Zero helps Boards and Executive Teams design their Cognitive Operating System and become truly AI-First.
"AI is not a tool. It is a new cognitive operating system. Leaders must learn to think with it — not delegate to it."
Giovanni Giamminola
What We Do
We help companies integrate the System 0 cognitive layer across strategy, leadership and operations.
System 0 Thought Leadership
We develop the cognitive frameworks, research, and academic collaborations that define AI-First leadership.
Board Advisory & AI-First Strategy
We guide CEOs and Executive Teams in redesigning governance, processes, and decision-making for the age of AI agents.
The Augmented Manager Academy
We build AI literacy, cognitive skills, and agent-design capabilities across management and key functions.
Cognitive Agents & AI Systems
We design and prototype custom AI agents that integrate into real workflows, with deployment targets within 90 days.
Founder: Giovanni Giamminola
Creator of Systemic Zero and a pioneer of AI-First Leadership
Giovanni Giamminola is one of the few European executives who has turned 25 years of CEO experience in billion-euro companies into a new discipline of leadership for the age of AI agents.
He is the creator of Systemic Zero, the first cognitive model that integrates intuition, analytical thinking and artificial intelligence into a unified mental pipeline for leaders.
His research on Hybrid Neuroplasticity and AI-augmented cognition has been developed through academic studies and published internationally.
Today he works with Boards and Executive Teams to redesign strategy, governance and decision-making architectures for an AI-First world.
His method — at the intersection of leadership, neuroscience and agentic AI — helps companies build cognitive operating systems, accelerate transformation and activate AI safely and strategically.
Giovanni is an Adjunct Professor at UCL London and the author of The Augmented Manager and The Augmented Brand.
Books
The Augmented Manager is a practical guide for leaders who want to move beyond the hype and integrate Artificial Intelligence into the real mechanics of decision-making, strategy and execution.
Drawing on more than twenty years as CEO of billion-euro companies, Giovanni Giamminola shows how AI can become a cognitive amplifier rather than a shortcut for automation.
Through concrete cases, frameworks and ready-to-use prompts, the book explains how managers can enhance clarity, creativity, problem-solving and strategic foresight.
It introduces the concept of System 0, a new cognitive layer where humans and AI co-think, enabling faster decisions, deeper insights and more adaptive organizations.
Designed for executives, entrepreneurs and teams facing rapid transformation, The Augmented Manager is both a roadmap and a mindset shift for building AI-first leadership.
What Is System 0
The first cognitive layer that integrates intuitive, analytical and AI-driven thinking
System 0 is the cognitive layer that emerges when intuition (System 1), analytical reasoning (System 2) and artificial intelligence work together inside a single mental pipeline.
Instead of replacing human thinking, System 0 amplifies it:
It pre-processes information, reduces cognitive load, accelerates insight generation and improves the quality of decisions.
Born from leadership practice, neuroscience research and advanced AI systems, Systemic Zero provides a new way for leaders to think, decide and act in environments dominated by autonomous agents and exponential complexity.

System 0 is the foundation of the Augmented Manager Method and the core of every Systemic Zero engagement.
Studies conducted within executive settings show that System 0–augmented teams achieve:
  • +40% performance,
  • +25% faster decision-making,
  • significantly higher clarity and strategic accuracy.
The Augmentd Manager™ path
A proven, end-to-end method to build AI-First leadership and cognitive transformation.
A structured 6-step journey that helps organizations design their Cognitive Operating System, integrate AI safely and activate real business impact.
1
AI Discovery
Understanding the cognitive impact of AI.
We align top management on the AI vision, uncover strategic opportunities and build a shared awareness of what becoming AI-First really means.
2
Bootcamp
Mapping processes and identifying value.
Through intensive workshops, we analyse workflows, decision points and knowledge structures to identify where System 0 can amplify impact.
3
AI Strategy Compass
Designing your AI-First roadmap.
We define governance, priorities, risk levels and a concrete implementation plan aligned with strategic objectives.
4
Enterprise Knowledge Fabric
Structuring the company’s cognitive infrastructure.
We centralize, classify and prepare corporate knowledge so that AI agents can reason, act and support decision-making in a reliable way.
5
AI Orchestration Lab
Experimenting with AI agents in a safe environment.
We prototype and test cognitive agents, measuring impact while ensuring compliance, control and alignment with business goals.
6
Operational AI Activation
Embedding AI into real workflows.
We deploy agents, support cultural adoption and establish ongoing governance to ensure long-term, scalable value.

Every step includes principles of governance, AI Act compliance and risk management to ensure safe, controlled and transparent adoption.
Trusted by Leaders Across Pharma, Consumer, Logistics and Global Industries
We support Boards and Executive Teams in designing their cognitive architecture and activating AI-First leadership.
Pharma & Life Science
  • AstraZeneca
  • ENERVIT
  • GIULIANI
  • Aboca
  • EG STADA GROUP
  • Perrigo
  • Fortis
  • Deltha Pharma
  • Idrosia Ltd
  • Kedrion
  • Regulatory Pharman NET (RPN)
Consumer, Retail & Services
  • CAMPARI
  • PASTIGLIE LEONE dal 1857
  • EMMI DESSERT ITALIA
  • HUNTERS GROUP
  • The Space Cinema
Logistic & Industrial
  • TESYA
  • Contship Container Lines
  • Pentana Solutions
  • PODINI SPA/AG
  • DELTA GLOBAL FREIGHTWAYS
What Leaders Are Saying
Insights and reflections from CEOs, HR Directors and Executive Leaders who experienced System 0 and AI-First leadership in action.
Antonio Zucchetti - Sr. Director Group Internal Audit, Campari Group
"This Event has left us flabbergasted. A real eye opener! Thank you Giovanni Giamminola, we cannot ask more."
Antonio Guarera - Head of Human Resources, Aboca Group
"Thank you Giovanni Giamminola! Let's start from here a nice journey together!!"
Salvatore Butti - General Manager & Managing Director Italy, EG Stada
"Thanks to you Giovanni for the extremely interesting meeting moment full of new stimuli for the entire company organization."
Michele Albero - Market Lead Italy and Greece, Perrigo Company
"Thank you Giovanni Giamminola for your energy and participation, you have been an important step in our path of professional growth and not only ..."
Start designing your Cognitive Operating System
Ready to transform your organization with AI-First leadership? Contact us today to discuss how Systemic Zero can empower your executive team and drive innovation.