Insight

Future of work 2030: executive strategies for talent, AI & change leadership

Published August 14, 2025

  • Organization & Change

Explore how AI and shifting workforce expectations are reshaping the way we work. It offers practical strategies for leading change, future-proofing talent, and building agile, insight-driven cultures.

This eBook is essential for leaders who want to stay ahead of disruption, close skill gaps, and turn emerging trends into competitive advantage. It equips you with the clarity and confidence to shape the future of your business, not just respond to it.

What you’ll learn from this eBook

Change leadership in the AI era

Generative AI is transforming the workplace, and success depends on leaders who can guide teams through disruption with clarity and confidence.

Future-proof your talent

Closing skill gaps through intentional development and strategic talent planning is essential to staying competitive.

Build an agile culture

An environment that encourages curiosity, fast decision-making, and continuous improvement positions organizations to thrive in uncertainty.

Key takeaways

Workforce disruption is inevitable

AI and automation are set to transform the global job market at an unprecedented pace. 40% of jobs worldwide will be impacted by AI, rising to 60% in advanced economies.

Change leadership needs a new playbook

Leading through AI-driven transformation requires addressing both operational shifts and the human side of change. Wavestone’s framework helps leaders navigate all 7 emotional stages of change, from shock to integration.

Structure drives success

The right organizational design can accelerate transformation and deliver measurable value. For example, Wavestone’s Org Accelerator delivered a 3:1 ROI in just 12 weeks for a healthcare client.

Organizational alignment powers performance

A well-aligned organization connects strategy, structure, and execution to drive results. Our Organizational Alignment Model tailors strategy, structure, and execution to your organization’s unique priorities.

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Authors

  • Dr. Judy Johnson

    Partner – USA

    Wavestone

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  • Julia O’Donnell

    Senior Consultant – USA, Pittsburgh

    Wavestone

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