C-suite confidence in AI strategies has dropped significantly, revealing a growing misalignment between enterprise ambition and execution.
Human Skills Are the New AI Imperative
Creativity, leadership, and critical thinking now rival technical skills as essential capabilities in an AI-driven enterprise.
AI Demands a more Fluent C-suite
Most senior leaders lack the AI fluency needed to lead effectively, creating a trust gap that undermines transformation.
Training Without Insight is Holding Back Progress
C-suite confidence in AI strategies has dropped significantly, revealing a growing misalignment between enterprise ambition and execution.
Capability Must Be Built Into the System
Embedding learning into the tech stack is key to enabling real-time skill development and enterprise-wide AI adoption.
The Data Behind the Disruption
Confidence among C-suite leaders in their AI strategies fell 11points from 2024 to 2025.
Only 55% of CTOs believe their executive teams have sufficient AI fluency
51% of CTOs cite specialist IT skills as their top capability gap but gaps in human skills like creativity and critical thinking are rising fast
Only 20% of CTOs are currently investing in tools to understand workforce skill relevance
Strategic Insights and Next Steps
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In 2024, 21% of CTOs saw talent gaps as a key barrier. In 2025, that number doubled to 42%, making it the top challenge in digital transformation.
