WorkLab EY's Dan Diasio: AI is driving the biggest revolution in management ever
Dec 10, 2025
Dan Diasio, Global Consulting AI Leader at EY, shares insights on the transformative power of AI in the workplace. He emphasizes the urgent need for companies to adopt an AI-first mindset to remain competitive. Diasio discusses the disruption AI brings to consulting and the critical importance of employee upskilling. He outlines the essential blend of mindset, skill set, and tool set for leaders aiming to drive transformation in their organizations. Tune in for practical strategies to keep pace with AI-native competitors.
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Pilot To Production Or Lose Ground
- Move beyond pilots to embed AI for real-world impact across the organization.
- Competing requires becoming an AI-first 'Frontier Firm' rather than isolated experiments.
Make Upskilling Mandatory Today
- Invest in upskilling employees now because AI adoption is mandatory, not optional.
- Combine mindset, skill set, and tool set to compete with AI-native disruptors.
Management Will Be AI-First
- AI will create a workforce of powerful, agentic tools that new hires will manage from day one.
- Dan Diasio frames this shift as the biggest revolution in management ever, reshaping roles and structures.