The rise of on-demand leadership in the AI economy

Businessman, screen and presentation in meeting for ai, machine learning or training in workshop office. (Credit: Jacob Wackerhausen)

A quiet but consequential shift is underway in the executive labor market. Companies are rethinking how they access senior judgment in the AI era. 

Rather than defaulting to full-time executive roles that command lofty salaries and long-term overhead, companies are increasingly turning to experienced consultants, strategists, and advisors to provide leadership on a limited and targeted basis.