AI won’t create value on its own. To unlock its potential, you must lead differently—shifting how you learn, structure teams, make decisions, develop people, and model change. Here’s where to start.
Span organizational boundaries. Fluency with AI develops through networks and exposure. Build relationships across industries, startups, regulators, and technologists. More-experienced users can provide insight into what they’re seeing—benefits and pitfalls alike.
Redesign organizations. AI doesn’t work when bolted onto old processes. Decide what to automate, where to augment human work, and where human control stays essential. Rethink workflows and roles to match new capabilities.
Orchestrate team collaboration. AI isn’t just a tool; it’s a teammate. Assign it roles like analyzer or devil’s advocate. Use its outputs to support group decisions, and foster psychological safety so teams can challenge, test, and learn.
Coach and develop talent. As AI handles more routine work, help your team shift how they work. Make space for experimentation and build the skills needed to thrive alongside AI.
Lead by example. Use AI in your own work and talk openly about how it helps you. Your example signals that learning and curiosity—not perfection—are part of the journey, and it gives your team the social proof they need to adopt the technology. |
