If 2023 was the year of AI experiments and 2024 was all about adoption, then 2025? Oh, it’s shaping up to be an absolute masterclass in change management. That was the big takeaway from this year’s World Economic Forum in Davos, where business leaders made one thing clear: AI isn’t just here to stay—it’s here to redefine how we work.

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According to LinkedIn’s Work Change Report, by 2030, 70% of the skills used in most jobs will have changed. That means companies aren’t just tweaking a few processes; they’re rewiring entire systems, cultures, and ways of thinking. And while 80% of C-suite leaders see AI as a driver of innovation, knowing how to get teams on board is the real challenge. AI won’t just magically improve productivity—people still need to understand it, trust it, and use it.

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So, what does this mean for businesses? It means 2025 isn’t just another year—it’s the year to get really good at managing change. It’s about making AI work for your teams, not just at them. As LinkedIn’s COO, Daniel Shapero, put it, "2025 will be a massive change management exercise..." that will require "...every business leader to become a technology leader."

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That’s where smart, structured, and engaging change management becomes more important than ever. Leaders need to actively guide their organizations through AI-driven transformations, embrace a test-and-learn mindset, and help employees build confidence in new ways of working.

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The good news? Companies that lean in and approach this shift with intention—rather than resistance—will be the ones leading the charge. The future of work isn’t just happening to us; we have the power to shape it.

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