AI Literacy – The Strategic Advantage for 2025
“We are witnessing a pivotal moment in the global workplace…”
begins the Gallup 2025 State of the Global Workplace report that published today. And it’s not hyperbole.
Just as artificial intelligence begins to transform every industry, employeeengagement is faltering. Only 21% of the global workforce is engaged, and the sharpest decline is among managers, the very people who influence 70% of team engagement. As Gallup puts it:
It’s the map of the terrain, not the detail of how to walk it.
“This does not bode well for preparedness for a future shaped by AI.”
The paradox? The very tools that could boost engagement and productivity, AI itself, are arriving with astonishing speed.
This is a defining moment for leaders. AI isn’t just a technical upgrade. It’s a cultural and strategic shift. And the key to mastering it is AI literacy.
Gallup’s report warns:
“Will [leaders] seize AI’s opportunities to energise their workforce, or will they risk falling behind?”
I’m working with First Frontier AI, delivering AI Literacy for Professionals programmes and AI Accelerator Workshops, designed to ensure your managers and teams don’t just survive, they thrive. Through hands-on engagement with real-world AI tools and strategic frameworks, we can turn anxiety into action and uncertainty into capability.
As the report challenges us:
“Let this report be your road map — and a call to action — as you navigate the opportunities and challenges ahead.”
Now is the time to invest in the skills that will define tomorrow’s high-performing teams.
If you’ve been wondering what the AI revolution is all about, or if you see your teams doing things you’re reluctant to admit you don’t fully understand, let’s talk. Together, we can explore how to make AI the spearhead of your productivity initiatives.
The full Gallup report is available here
If you’re looking to boost productivity in your own organisation, I run tailored workshops for senior leadership teams on Improving Productivity - Combatting Lethargy (Through Process) . Get in touch to explore how we could work together.