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Are Managers the Key to Unlocking AI’s True Potential?

Mar 27, 2024
Bryan Hancock from McKinsey discusses the vital role managers will play in AI-powered organizations, emphasizing the need for human oversight. He highlights the importance of investing in managers to support their teams effectively with the time AI saves them.
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  • Managers will play a critical role in building AI-powered organizations and ensuring they thrive by investing time saved by AI into better supporting their teams.
  • Empathetic managers prioritize human connection to positively impact employee well-being and performance, highlighting the importance of reducing managerial stress for empathetic leadership.

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Middle Managers' Vital Role in Redefining Work

Middle managers play a crucial role in organizations by solving bureaucratic issues and driving innovation. Research shows that AI has the potential to automate a significant portion of a worker's tasks, increasing efficiency and adding substantial value to the global economy. Despite AI's impact, human leadership is essential for organizational success, making the role of middle managers even more critical in fostering employee satisfaction and performance.

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