AI leaders embrace People-Centered Strategies and showcase Three Unique Leadership Traits!
Nicolas BEHBAHANI
Global People Analytics & HR Data Leader - People & Culture | Strategical People Analytics Design
💡 Only 1 in 4 companies have unlocked the true value of AI.
🚀 AI leaders follow the 10–20–70 rule, emphasizing that real transformation depends on people. Without robust, people-centered strategies, even the most promising AI initiatives can fall short.
🦾 AI leaders boast employee satisfaction levels that are 1.4 times higher than the overall Glassdoor average.
📣 Leaders recognize that AI bolsters business strategy, and they are achieving tangible results by thinking ambitiously, using AI responsibly, and maintaining a clear focus on value that extends beyond mere productivity, according to a new interesting research published by Boston Consulting Group (BCG) using data 📊 from internal 1000 global companies.
✅Only high-achieving companies find the true value of AI
Researchers discovered that only on in four companies have found real value from AI. Indeed, almost all companies are experimenting with AI - Most are still stuck, unable to translate experiments into real business impact.
AI leaders are deploying the technology for immediate productivity gains, reshaping critical functions, and inventing new revenue streams by developing novel products and services. Then they have employee satisfaction 1.4 X better overall Glassdor Indicator.
✅The Hype Cycle has passed the peak of exaggerated expectations
Gartner researchers have developed the AI Hype Cycle, a tool that illustrates the evolution of artificial intelligence through various phases.
📉 Recently, they observed that generative AI has moved past the peak of inflated expectations and is now heading towards the “trough of disillusionment.”
Despite this, the excitement around AI persists. Significant value is being derived from other AI technologies, often in conjunction with generative AI. These initiatives are grounded in standardized processes that facilitate their implementation.
✅What is the 10–20–70 rule?
💥Researchers have articulated the 10–20–70 rule for pacesetters: 10% of a company’s efforts should be dedicated to algorithms, 20% to technology and data, and the remaining 70%—the lion’s share—should focus on people and processes.
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✅Three Distinctive Traits of AI Leaders
Researchers have identified three key strategies that enable AI leaders to outperform AI laggards:
✔️ They are more ambitious. Leaders set big targets and invest more of their budget and resources to digital and AI capabilities.
✔️ They focus on fewer efforts for greater ROI. Leaders invest strategically in a few high-priority opportunities to scale and maximize AI’s value. They focus on fewer use cases, but they put more money, resources, and effort into those opportunities.
✔️ They focus on the core. Leaders are using AI not only to strengthen support areas, but to transform essential business operations. These core functions vary across industries, like R&D in pharma or underwriting in insurance. The key is that they don’t shy away from those areas—because you can find real advantage there.
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This insightful research uncovered fascinating patterns among AI leaders, demonstrating that these companies achieve significantly better results compared to laggards. However, it also revealed that most companies have yet to realize the true value of AI, despite experimenting with it. The key to the success of AI leaders lies primarily in their leadership behavior. As researchers noted, without strong, people-centered strategies, even the best AI initiatives can fall short...
🙏Thank you Boston Consulting Group (BCG) researchers team for sharing these insightful findings: Tauseef Charanya Jessica Apotheker Amanda Luther Mary Martin
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1wSince AI is defining an new human2machine collaboration for sure companies need to build capabilities in two dimensions: Tech and People. AI Masters have strong Tech and Business/People capabilities.
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1wVery informative research! A key insight is the focus on core business functions—an area many organizations shy away from due to its complexity. Yet, leaders who prioritize and invest in this space gain a significant competitive advantage by transforming operations essential for long-term growth. As AI moves beyond the hype, this research provides a clear roadmap for identifying fewer, high-impact opportunities that deliver measurable ROI, enabling a shift from experimentation to transformation. The goal is to experiment less, prioritize strategically, and invest intentionally in both people and AI. Productivity gains are just the beginning—AI’s true promise lies in driving new revenue streams, enhancing workplace experiences, and fostering a culture where technology empowers people to thrive. Thank you for sharing!
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1w🎉 Brilliant research share Nicolas BEHBAHANI, From '1 in 4 companies unlocking AI's true potential' to the 10–20–70 rule, it's clear that people-centered strategies are the secret sauce. 🍲💡 🧞♂️ "All Business are People Business - Comprising of the People, for the People, Managed by the People. 🚀 Leaders embracing these strategies aren’t just ahead of the curve, they’re setting the pace for 2025! 📊🔮 ✅ Keep the insights coming - AI isn’t just a tool, it’s a game-changer when combined with stellar leadership. 🦾📈 ❓ Leaders to learn first.
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1wThank you Nicolas BEHBAHANI
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1wNicolas BEHBAHANI fascinating insights on the impact of AI in business. While reading, this quote stood out to me: "There are three kinds of companies: those who make things happen; those who watch things happen; and those who wonder what’s happened." In today’s rapidly changing environment, success isn’t about having the most resources but being the most resourceful. Every organization should continuously ask itself: "What can we do to achieve our ambitious goals in a way that brings us total fulfillment?" This requires an intrinsic "hunger" to challenge the status quo, deeply embedded in the company’s DNA. Organizations with this mindset will consistently outperform others, regardless of the innovations or disruptions they encounter. My suggestion for every CEO or HR manager that has aversion against AI, I would say: Change your paradigm.