McKinsey Talks Talent Managing in the era of gen AI
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Jul 26, 2024 Bryan Hancock and Emily Field, McKinsey partners and co-authors of *Power to the Middle*, dive into the complexities faced by middle managers today. They discuss the burdens of non-managerial work and the increasing challenges brought on by remote work and the pandemic. The pair explore how generative AI could alleviate administrative pressures, allowing managers to focus more on coaching and integration. They also emphasize the need for tailored management roles and strategies to create a more equitable promotion process.
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Managers Are The Translation Layer
- Managers are translation points who connect strategy to day-to-day work and coach teams.
- Their role has grown more complex amid tech, social, and economic pressures.
Gen AI Is Early But Promising
- Generative AI is a general-purpose technology with early use cases but much more to come.
- Most managers haven't yet seen large time savings from AI in daily work.
Free Time Before Training
- Before running leadership retreats, create time in managers' days by killing, automating, delegating, or streamlining tasks.
- Build resilience and only then invest in development programs that managers can absorb.
