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Why AI change agents will define the next wave of leadership

 As AI becomes embedded across the modern workplace, organizations are entering a new era in which people and intelligent systems work together

A new class of professional is reshaping the corporate landscape. AI change agents, employees who blend human insight with AI capabilities, are driving measurable impact across organizations, and executives are taking notice.

The stakes are high. According to LinkedIn data, AI could unlock $6.6 trillion in productivity gains globally, yet only 40% of executives report satisfaction with their organizations’ AI adoption progress. Executives now observe a significant performance gap between employees who strategically leverage AI and those who don’t.

Sue Duke, LinkedIn managing director for Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and Latin America and public policy vice president, says the shift is accelerating. In the near future, executives expect to manage hybrid teams of humans and AI agents within the next year, and 60% believe employees leading with AI will advance faster in their careers.

In the video, Duke breaks down how business leaders can close the AI adoption gap, which skills will prove most critical, and why organizations that cultivate AI change agents will outpace their competition.

Watch the video to learn more.

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