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When did you last update your definition of what a leader actually does? Nico Michels, Head of Digital Enterprise at Siemens Industry Software, puts it plainly: within two to three years, managers won't just be leading people – they'll be leading AI agents and bots alongside them. According to valantic's Digital Excellence Outlook 2026, 82% of decision-makers expect most business decisions to be heavily AI-supported by 2030. The executive role is shifting from making decisions to reviewing and governing the systems that make them. At the same time, 80% of respondents believe creativity, empathy, and ethical judgment will become the defining human competencies as AI absorbs analytical and operational work. As Nico puts it: "It is essential for corporate leadership, employees, and society at large to recognize that the use of AI is not something to be feared. As a result, trust in AI continues to grow until AI-driven decisions are widely accepted." Building that trust is an active responsibility, not a byproduct of deployment. 💡 Four things your organization can start on now: 1️⃣ Redefine leadership profiles to reflect AI oversight and cross-network collaboration 2️⃣ Create clear frameworks for human-AI teamwork: approved tools, defined boundaries, and safe spaces to practice 3️⃣ Embed AI literacy into hiring criteria, not just L&D programs 4️⃣ Work with HR to actively protect the skills most at risk: critical thinking, problem-solving, empathy, ethical judgment The companies that come out ahead won't be those deploying the most AI. They'll be the ones building the organizational capacity to work alongside it intelligently. How is your organization preparing its leaders for this shift? Find more actionable insights on AI leadership and organizational readiness in the full AI at Scale study: https://hubs.ly/Q04hjk3d0 And by the way: The video of Nico was animated with AI ✨

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