by Mindtools
Mindtools is proud to be featured in Authority Magazine’s leadership series “The future is faster than you think: How leaders are preparing for the innovations, disruptions, and strategies that will define tomorrow.”
In the article, Dr. Gent Ahmetaj, Head of Insights and Analytics at Mindtools, explores how organizations can prepare their managers for a world of accelerating change, from AI to new ways of working.
Exploring five priorities for leaders in times of change
As Gent outlines in this detailed article, preparing for tomorrow isn’t just about reacting to new technology. It’s about rethinking the skills and mindsets that give your people an edge. Here are five priorities he suggests leaders may want to focus on.
- Double down on human skills
As AI takes over more technical tasks, uniquely human skills, such as empathy, adaptability and emotional intelligence, become even more valuable. These skills are central to the way we design manager skills development at Mindtools, helping people lead with confidence and connection in an AI-enhanced workplace.
- Understand synthetic data
Gent highlights the potential of synthetic data to simulate learning scenarios and test programs before rolling them out – saving time and cost, while still delivering impact. It’s one of the many innovations we’re watching closely, as we continue to build smart, evidence-based tools for L&D.
- Democratize analytics
The future of data is not just in the tools – it’s in the thinking. You don’t need a data science degree to ask smart questions. That’s where learning and development teams can play a vital role, ensuring leaders are equipped to make sense of complex insights, ask the right questions, and use data to guide strategy and performance.
- Prepare managers to lead in AI ecosystems
Managers won’t just lead people. They’ll manage systems, AI agents, and hybrid workflows. That’s a big shift. They’ll need digital awareness, but also strong decision-making and communication skills in these new environments.
We have written on this topic in more detail in this People Management article.
- Learn from everywhere
The best ideas often come from outside your sector – from science, sport and the arts. Curiosity can be a competitive advantage.
Building future-ready managers and leaders
These insights from Gent aren’t abstract predictions. They are practical calls to action that reflect how Mindtools is helping organizations build leadership and management development strategies that are fit for the future. Our products and services are grounded in learning science and shaped by research, designed for scale, and made to drive lasting impact.
Mindtools’ inclusion in this series reinforces our role as a trusted partner in helping managers and leaders navigate change. We work closely with L&D and HR teams to build development journeys that are structured, measurable, and grounded in what works – today and tomorrow.
Read the full article on Authority.
Want to prepare your managers and leaders for the future?
As the article notes, the future of leadership isn’t about being reactive. It’s about being ready. At Mindtools, we help organizations around the world build capability where it counts: in the confidence and competence of their managers.
Talk to our team about how we can help.
