Jeff Hausmann, Jasmin Kaiser, Bernd Datler & Sonja Alvarez

AI in Leadership: How Technology is Reshaping Executive Roles

Leaders once required a human in the loop for all AI. Now, 88% expect autonomous agents to run core operations within two years.

AI in Leadership: How Technology is Reshaping Executive Roles
#1about 5 minutes

How AI is reshaping executive roles and strategy

AI is shifting from a support tool to a strategic driver, forcing leaders to adapt quickly and iterate on their plans.

#2about 1 minute

The rising strategic focus on physical AI

The executive agenda is increasingly dominated by AI, with physical AI and robotics set to become a primary strategic focus.

#3about 2 minutes

Leveraging AI for faster, data-driven decision-making

Generative and agentic AI can accelerate decision-making by providing context, summarizing issues, and automating problem resolution.

#4about 3 minutes

Balancing AI innovation with safety and public trust

Leaders in critical infrastructure must navigate compliance, like the EU AI Act, and maintain public trust by using AI responsibly.

#5about 2 minutes

The rapid cultural shift toward autonomous AI agents

The acceptance of autonomous AI agents in operations has accelerated dramatically, requiring leaders to foster a growth mindset around learning from failures.

#6about 6 minutes

Adopting new leadership mindsets for a fast-changing AI world

Leaders must abandon long-term, fixed strategies and instead focus on educating boards, works councils, and employees to navigate rapid AI advancements.

#7about 2 minutes

Creating a secure environment for internal AI innovation

Fostering AI adoption requires creating secure, sandboxed environments that protect company IP while encouraging cross-functional experimentation and knowledge sharing.

#8about 5 minutes

Building employee trust in AI through transparency and training

Trust is built by involving employees in the AI process through bootcamps, joint data training, and transparently managing expectations about AI's limitations.

#9about 1 minute

Predicting the future of AI in C-suite leadership

In five years, AI is expected to function as a virtual teammate on management teams, recommending and making decisions autonomously.

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