1. Problem Statement

In almost every organization today, employees have direct access to powerful AI. They use it to question strategies, validate decisions, and assess the competence of their managers in real time. This is changing the traditional knowledge and power structure: managers are now on equal footing with their teams, redefining credibility, leadership models, and development architecture.

2. State of Research - Key Findings

Topic                                                           Findings

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AI as "Co-Manager"                                 AI is already taking on operational manangement tasks (e.g., CEO Tang Yu, NetDragon)

The Questions of Trust                            93% of office workers do not fully trust AI recommendations - Transparency is becoming

                                                                     a credibility factor

New Leadership Skills                              Four key areas: cognitive, digital, interpersonal, and self-leadership

Ethics & Governance                                Managers are liable for algorithmic discrimination and data protection

Employee Empowerment                        AI-supported feedback systems give teams real-time insights into team dynamics and

                                                                     leadership quality

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