#agenticai #manager #podcastIs AI Replacing Middle Managers – or Making Them 10x More Powerful?In this power-packed episode of Data & AI Exchange, we dive deep into the evolving role of middle managers in an AI-first corporate world. Are they being replaced? Or are they becoming the most valuable link between humans and machines?Featuring Sandeep Sudarshan CTO at Capgemini UK, with 30+ years of global experience in digital transformation across six continents, this conversation explores:

• How AI is shifting the role of managers from supervision to orchestration
• Two game-changing AI modes: Co-Pilot vs Co-Thinker
• The tools (like Copilot, Gemini, etc.) that are revolutionizing daily productivity
• Why data literacy, AI ethics, and prompt engineering are must-have skills
• How middle managers can lead AI transformation while supporting their teams
• Real-world use cases in sales forecasting and telecom profitability
• The risk of falling behind without upskilling in AI
• And why AI competency is now tied to promotions and performance reviews

Recommended Book: "Generative AI for Managers – by Capgemini & Harvard Business Review"Whether you’re a manager, tech lead, or aspiring leader, this episode gives you a clear roadmap to thrive with AI, not fear it.00:00 – Is AI replacing middle managers or making them 10x better?00:38 – Guest intro: Sepran, CTO at Capgemini UK01:03 – Role of middle managers in an AI-first world01:56 – Co-Pilot vs. Co-Thinker AI usage03:00 – What leadership expects from managers now04:44 – Tools like Copilot & Gemini transforming workflows06:58 – Does AI reduce brainstorming time?08:05 – Shift from FTE to outcome-based models09:55 – Leading AI change with empathy & communication11:08 – Is AI competency affecting promotions?12:24 – Overuse of ChatGPT in evaluations13:50 – Importance of filtering information15:10 – Prompt engineering & agent-building for managers17:34 – AI in sales forecasting & telecom profitability20:04 – Changing performance metrics with AI21:55 – Risks of not upskilling in AI23:05 – Managers as a bridge between AI tools & strategy24:20 – Key skills for future-ready managers26:05 – Layoffs, effort estimation & AI’s role27:38 – Book rec: Generative AI for Managers28:00 – Final wrap-up & thanks#AI #MiddleManagement #DigitalTransformation #AILeadership #Capgemini #GenerativeAI #Productivity #DataDriven #PromptEngineering #Copilot #WorkplaceAI #AIForManagers #LeadershipDevelopment #FutureOfWork #AIUpskillingAI, Middle Management, Digital Transformation, AI Leadership, Capgemini, Generative AI, Productivity, Data Driven, Prompt Engineering, Copilot, Workplace AI, AI for Managers, Leadership Development, Future of Work, AI Upskilling, AI Tools for Managers, AI Strategy, AI in Business, ChatGPT for Work, Enterprise AI