AI in 2026: From Adoption to Agentic

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How Agentic AI Is Reshaping Leadership and Work

AI is no longer just a productivity tool. It’s becoming a creative partner and decision-maker.

In AI in 2026: From Adoption to Agentic, Harvard Business School research reveals how agentic AI is reshaping leadership, teamwork, jobs, and talent strategy. Explore what leaders need to know now to harness AI’s potential while preserving the value of human judgment.

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Topics Include

  • Leading with Agentic AI

    How can leaders turn AI into a high-performing digital support team that elevates their impact?

  • The Limits of Automation

    Where are people comfortable letting AI take over jobs—and where does replacing humans go too far?

  • AI as a Creative Collaborator

    When AI joins the team, how do ideas, brainstorming, and innovation fundamentally change?

  • Trusting Algorithms with Big Decisions

    In high-stakes moments like loan approvals, who do we really want in charge—humans, machines, or both?

  • Building AI-Ready Talent

    If hiring AI experts is easy, what does it take to unleash their full value across the organization?

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