January 27, 2026via One Useful Thing (Ethan Mollick)
Management as AI superpower
Why it matters
As AI agents proliferate, traditional management skills become more valuable, not less—the ability to direct, coordinate, and optimize AI systems will separate winning companies from those left behind.
Key signals
- AI agents requiring human management and coordination
- Management skills as competitive advantage in AI-driven workflows
- Traditional leadership capabilities translating to AI system oversight
The hook
Your AI strategy is already 6 months behind. Management isn't dead—it's the ultimate AI superpower.
Thriving in a world of agents
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