By Vikki Bentwood, Edge International
Download: MPF FEATURED ARTICLE – Why AI Success Depends on Leadership – EDGE – 2.6.26.pdf
This provocative four-page article raises real leadership concerns, and the opening paragraph captures its central argument:
“95% of legal professionals believe generative AI will be central to their organization’s workflow within five years. Yet, according to the same Thomson Reuters report, more than half of firms have no AI policy, nearly two-thirds have had no training, and few firms have articulated a coherent leadership stance. This is not a technology gap. It is a leadership gap – and it is already undermining client trust, talent retention, and competitive positioning. The firms that lead the next decade will not be those with the most advanced software, but those with the most effective leadership response.”
We are seeing the same data points and thought patterns in MPF Surveys and Zoom discussions among law firm leaders. Definitely worth a read – and yet another critical responsibility being added to your already full leadership plate!