The leadership problem AI can’t solve

The leadership problem AI can’t solve

AI can improve efficiency, but leaders have a crucial role to play in helping people adapt, learn and perform sustainably.

24 August 2026

Artificial intelligence is changing how work gets done, helping teams automate routine tasks and accomplish more in less time. As organisations focus on efficiency gains, could they be missing the bigger opportunity to rethink how work gets done?

In this video, Anne Lynch, Global General Manager, Technical Transformation and Innovation at GHD, explores why leaders need to look beyond productivity when evaluating AI’s impact. She discusses how the loss of natural pauses in the workday can affect creativity and resilience, and why organisations should use AI as an opportunity to rethink how work is designed rather than simply increasing output expectations.

Get direct insights on:

  • Learn why efficiency gains tell only part of the AI story
  • Discover what may be lost as routine tasks disappear from the workday
  • Explore how leaders can help high performers adapt to AI and build resilience

Watch the video to discover why the biggest opportunity in AI may have little to do with productivity.

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