GoKawiilReport: Only 5% of organizations redesign workflows for AI, most just optimize
New research finds that despite rising AI investment, most organizations are not seeing the returns they expected. Many companies are simply layering AI tools onto existing workflows rather than rethinking them, and only 5% of organizations are actually redesigning how work gets done around AI.
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The findings suggest that treating AI as a bolt-on technology rather than a catalyst for structural change may explain why so many AI investments underperform. This implies companies seeking real returns may need to prioritize redesigning workflows and roles around people, not just deploying new tools into old systems.
- Only 5% of organizations surveyed are redesigning work around AI
- Most companies are optimizing existing processes rather than rethinking them
- Returns on AI investment may depend on structural workflow changes, not just tool adoption
Source: fastcompany.com, 2026-10-13
Published there as: “3 leadership lessons from AI-powered companies”
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