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Korn Ferry: Middle managers bear brunt of AI transformation unpreparedness

A recent Korn Ferry report indicates that only 6% of senior leaders feel fully prepared to guide their organizations through AI-driven transformations. Consequently, middle managers are increasingly tasked with bridging this gap, spending more time supporting their teams through change than on daily oversight. This situation strains managers who often lack context for AI mandates they must communicate, potentially eroding trust and engagement among employees. AI

IMPACT Middle managers are becoming crucial conduits for AI integration, facing increased pressure to guide teams through changes they may not fully understand.

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Korn Ferry: Middle managers bear brunt of AI transformation unpreparedness

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Bilin Lin ·

    ‘Shock absorbers’: Korn Ferry says managers are carrying AI change that executives aren’t ready to lead

    A Korn Ferry survey of more than 1,300 leaders finds managers absorbing AI uncertainty, while Gallup says just 25% of U.S. workers have heard a clear plan.