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We are currently experiencing the sixth major transformation of the working world. This is not about cutting jobs, but about disassembling them. Those who recognise this change will gain a significant advantage.
For centuries, the “job” has been the fundamental building block of our organisations. A clearly defined job title, a set of responsibilities, a box on the organisational chart. However, Artificial Intelligence (AI) is not just another technological advancement – it is a force that is transforming the very foundations of the workplace.
We are not merely automating tasks. We are entering the age of the task revolution – a paradigm shift that is as significant as the Industrial Revolution or the emergence of the Internet. This is not a vision of the future, but a strategic reality that demands a new understanding of leadership and organisation right now. For Executives in global business, it is not just a “nice-to-know” but the key to future success.
To grasp the significance of this moment, it is helpful to consider the five major transformations in economic history:
We are now experiencing the sixth transformation: the Task Revolution. AI breaks down “knowledge work” into its smallest possible components – tasks – thereby redefining how value is created.
Job titles such as “Marketing Manager” or “Financial Analyst” can obscure the actual complexity of the role. These roles comprise dozens of individual tasks that vary greatly in terms of their potential for AI support.
Example: “Marketing Manager” – task evaluation according to AI suitability:
This granular view shows that a “job” is no longer a monolithic block, but rather a dynamic portfolio of tasks. This does not devalue human work – on the contrary. Automating repetitive tasks frees up time for strategic, creative and complex decisions.
The figures behind this are impressive: 80% of the workforce will see at least 10% of their tasks change because of AI. For 20% of the workforce, this will even affect more than half of their activities.
Productivity gains: +14–35%. Time savings for AI-suitable tasks: up to 48%.
Cost savings potential: over 40,000 € per year per affected position.
When the “job” is no longer the basic unit of work, the organisational structure must also change. Rigid hierarchies and functional silos are being replaced by dynamic task meshes. The new logic:
Talent strategies are also undergoing radical change: in the future, companies will recruit for specific skills rather than “roles”. This will enable fractional expertise, with world-class strategists working 10 hours a week, supported by AI execution.
This transformation requires active leadership. The role of the Executive Manager has shifted from “command & control” to that of a Flow Orchestrator – someone who designs systems in which humans and AI work together to create maximum value.
Their first steps:
The task revolution is real. It represents the greatest opportunity of our generation to unlock human potential and make organisations more agile, innovative and valuable.
The question is not whether we should make this change, but how.
Will we be the architects of this new working world, or merely its artefacts?
The choice is ours.
The certificate programme AI for Business provides the necessary knowledge and expertise.
We are currently experiencing the sixth major transformation of the working world. This is not about cutting jobs, but about disassembling them. Those who recognise this change will gain a significant advantage.
For centuries, the “job” has been the fundamental building block of our organisations. A clearly defined job title, a set of responsibilities, a box on the organisational chart. However, Artificial Intelligence (AI) is not just another technological advancement – it is a force that is transforming the very foundations of the workplace.
We are not merely automating tasks. We are entering the age of the task revolution – a paradigm shift that is as significant as the Industrial Revolution or the emergence of the Internet. This is not a vision of the future, but a strategic reality that demands a new understanding of leadership and organisation right now. For Executives in global business, it is not just a “nice-to-know” but the key to future success.
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