CEOs say they're getting gains from AI agents. A true transformation is harder.
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CEOs reporting gains from AI agents but struggling with “true transformation” is the classic pattern—tools arrive before org design, incentives, and process change. Treat agents as a reason to re-architect workflows and roles, not as a bolt-on; otherwise you’ll cap out at local efficiency wins.
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