6 Things To Look for in 2026
Let's talk 2026. No crystal balls, just an early read on what work data is showing: what’s getting harder, what’s getting automated, and what new landmines we’re seeing with AI.
Why Meetings Are Worse Than Ever—and What Managers Have to Do with It
Meetings have long been the “necessary evil” of work life. But recently, they’ve crossed a line. They’re worse than ever. Between 2019 and 2024, my colleagues and I found that the time workers spend in unproductive meetings surged, with the steepest rates now among managers. And now there’s a new layer of dysfunction and distraction: it’s more and more common to enter a meeting where many of the “attendees” aren’t people at all, but bots.
Leadership’s Role in AI Adoption
This blog examines how leadership drives successful AI adoption through clear vision, strong communication, and cultural alignment.
How AI Is Enhancing Meeting Productivity
Discover how AI is revolutionizing meeting productivity by automating note-taking, surfacing insights, reducing time spent in meetings, and improving team alignment.
AI’s Impact on Employee Retention
Understand AI’s role in reducing turnover and improving employee experience. Find out how your organization can apply these insights.
Half Your AI Tools Won’t Survive 2026 — And That’s a Good Thing
Companies are hoarding AI tools like my 3rd grader collects Pokemon cards. Every team is buying. Every vendor is shipping. Every workflow is getting “AI-ified.” But the hard truth? By 2026, half of these tools will disappear. Not because AI is slowing down – it’s not. But just like my son eventually realizes half his Pokémon cards don’t actually do anything…companies are about to realize half their AI tools don’t either. AI only works when it’s embedded, not when it’s bolted on. Let me explain...
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