• Emerging Leadership Tools for 2026 — New & Critical

      These tools represent the next phase of leadership: Agentic AI, Skills-based leadership, Predictive workforce planning.

      ● Agentic AI Workflows (OpenAI, Anthropic, Azure AI)

      • Leaders can create custom AI agents that:

        • Run reports

        • Monitor KPIs

        • Send alerts

        • Draft decisions

        • Coach teams
          → This becomes a major leadership differentiator by 2026.

      ● Organizational Digital Twins

      • Tools like Microsoft Fabric simulate workforce outcomes before leaders make changes.

      ● Ethical AI Governance Platforms

      • Holistic systems guiding leaders on responsible AI use (e.g., Holistic AI, Credo AI).