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More than two-thirds of middle managers are optimistic about AI's role in the future of work, and they feel personally accountable for their team's adoption of AI tools. Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. Managers play a critical role in a company’s AI transformation — and they know it. According to a Salesforce survey of more than 500 middle managers, two-thirds of managers are optimistic about AI’s role in the future of work. Managers are seeing tangible and measurable benefits from using AI, with 77% saving more than three hours per week with AI tools. Also: The autonomous business is coming. Here’s why that shift is good news for professionals The transformation of business towards becoming autonomous, or agentic, is more about relational transformation and less about technological transformation. Becoming an agentic business requires: These are the seven Rs of relational transformation that will require strong management and leadership technological and business competencies. The framework that is necessary for success AI adoption, includi

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