Agent Leadership vs Human Leadership
With so many AI tools emerging, it’s hard to keep track of what’s actually useful versus hype. Let’s use this session to share tools that are already helping with real work. Akshay has been noticing something interesting: working effectively with AI feels very similar to the transition from individual contributor to manager — and even manager of managers.
It’s not just about using better tools. It’s a shift in how you operate:
- Moving from giving step-by-step instructions to sharing context
- Defining outcomes and goals instead of tasks and features
- Delegating judgment and decision-making
- Building systems, routines, and feedback loops
- Stepping in selectively when things go off track
In leadership, this transition takes real training and practice. With AI, many of us are trying to make that leap without any playbook — which may explain why there’s still a big gap between what agents can do and the productivity people actually see.
It makes us wonder:
Are we approaching AI adoption as a tooling problem when it’s really a workflow and leadership problem?
Questions for the group:
- What AI tools or agents are you currently using in HR or people operations?
- What’s been hardest about getting real value from them?
- Have you changed how you structure work, goals, or oversight because of AI?
In this forum, Akshay will lead the discussion of real examples — both wins and frustrations.
Key takeaways
- Tools in use today
- Biggest friction points
- Changes to workflows or management approach
Akshay Ahooja is the CEO of Perpetuum and a founder with experience building and leading technology ventures, including founding Trainiac, which was acquired by Wellhub. He is based in Seattle, Washington and has a strong presence with thought leadership on technology, leadership, continuous care, and the future of work. Akshay frequently shares insights about how modern systems, workflows, and agent-style tools change how people and teams operate, especially in leadership and productivity contexts.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/akshayahooja/
ATD Capabilities
Training & Delivery, Technology Application, Knowledge Management, Career & Leadership Development, Emotional Intelligence & Decision Making, Lifelong Learning, Change Management, Data & Analytics, Future Readiness
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