AI adoption requires rethinking workflow architecture rather than framing agents as digital co-workers. Historical insights from Toyota show that integrating new capabilities necessitates reorganizing production systems to fully utilize their potential. As AI capabilities evolve, human roles will shift, necessitating dynamic management of human skill value and capability sensing. Leaders must view agentic systems as strategic investments, reframing their approach to organizational structure and competitive advantage.
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