Artificial Intelligence; Real Leadership: The Management Imperative in AI Adoption

AI is no longer a future ambition, it’s a present-day reality for organisations across every sector. Yet CMI’s latest research reveals that the biggest barriers to successful AI adoption are not technical but human, with a significant capability gap preventing many organisations from translating ambition into measurable business impact.

Drawing on insights from managers, senior leaders and CMI’s AI Advisory Council, this report explores why AI must not be treated as a standalone IT investment, but as a major change management initiative requiring professional human leadership.