remote and hybrid working, as it’s highly likely to be
skills matter more than data crunching.
What’s Next? As AI takes over analytical and organisational tasks, the value of managers shifts toward emotional intelligence, creativity, and complex problem-solving. Managers will always be needed to guide teams in ambiguous, people-centric situations. Managers who can embrace change should be able to combine their strengths with AI, by helping teams understand, accept, and use AI tools effectively. The effective manager will be able to use AI insights to make more informed decisions, and apply human intuition and context. Any manager capable of championing reskilling and upskilling by leading the development of new skills in their teams, and themselves, should be applauded. Good managers can use their current skills to balance AI’s logic with human wisdom, as well as safeguarding that employees are kept motivated, engaged and supported, thus ensuring employees are productive and loyal. Managers who position themselves as bridges between people and technology will remain invaluable. Future Organisation with AI embedded In the future, we will have organisations with flatter structures. There will be fewer management layers as AI automates coordination, reporting, and administrative functions. The “typical- future” organisation is most likely to have autonomous, empowered cross-functional teams that own end-to-end processes or products, which are likely to have faster communication and decision-making flows. Everyday work is highly likely to be augmented by intelligent tools, such as AI project managers, chatbots and predictive analytics. Decisions will be more evidence-based, using real-time analytics rather than intuition or hierarchy. It’s good news for those that enjoy
the norm, just coordinated and optimised further by AI-based scheduling and communication systems. With location becoming less important,
organisations may have access to global, distributed talent pools. Temporary, or freelance work, on an on-demand basis, is likely to become more popular. Micro- tasking may also gain popularity, which is where large bundles of work are broken down into small, discrete tasks, often distributed to a large group of people online. These tasks are typically short- duration and can be completed quickly, focusing on specific actions rather than the overall project. Crowdsourcing models could complement traditional employment. One thing is certain: digital transformation will be continuous. Adapting to the Evolution AI does threaten management structures by automating core management tasks, flattening traditional hierarchies, shifting power dynamics, and demanding new leadership skills. Managers who adapt, by embracing people skills, strategic thinking, and tech fluency, will thrive, while those rooted in old paradigms risk redundancy. Future organisations shaped by AI will look and operate differently from those of the past. Each industry and company will experience its own unique transformations, but the
Everyday work is highly likely to be augmented by intelligent tools, such as AI project managers, chatbots and
predictive analytics.
change will be widespread from healthcare, to finance, education, manufacturing and beyond, and most likely infiltrate, change and shape our daily lives. Are you AI-ready to embrace the change?
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