AI at Work: Leaders Need to Catch Up or Miss Out

Is your boss clueless about AI? It might be costing your company more than you think.

Leaders aiming to integrate AI into their operations must navigate not only technology but also significant cultural shifts. Trust is crucial for successful AI adoption, as revealed by three Gallup studies in 2023. These studies show that nearly half of Chief HR officers (CHROs) are unaware of how often their employees use AI, leading to a trust gap and overly stringent AI policies.

Surprisingly, 70% of U.S. employees never use AI in their jobs, while only 10% use it weekly. This disconnect highlights the need for leaders to better understand AI usage within their organizations. The gap in AI readiness perception is stark: 47% of employees feel ready to use AI, but only 16% of CHROs agree.

To bridge this gap, leaders should measure AI usage, empower managers to foster AI readiness, and develop purpose-led AI strategies rather than restrictive rules. Are you ready to lead the AI revolution?

Read the full article on Harvard Business Review.

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