An emerging leadership approach for organizations in which people and artificial intelligence (AI) systems increasingly work together.  Integrated leadership recognizes that the workforce increasingly consists of people and AI systems working together.

The concept reflects a shift in workforce composition, in which leaders are responsible for both employee development and organizational performance, as well as determining how work should be allocated among people, AI systems, automation, and other digital tools. Success depends on understanding where human judgment adds the greatest value, where AI can enhance decision-making or productivity, and how the two can work together effectively.

Key characteristics of integrated leaders:

• Understand both human capabilities and AI capabilities.
• Design work to determine which tasks are best performed by people, AI systems, or a combination of both.
• Build employee trust and confidence in the responsible use of AI.
• Help employees adapt to changing roles and workflows.
• Support the ongoing development of both employees and AI systems through learning, training, evaluation, and continuous improvement.

The term is particularly relevant for:

• Executive leaders, who establish organizational strategy for AI adoption.
• Human Resources leaders, who redesign jobs, workforce planning, learning, and talent strategies.
• Operational and frontline managers, who oversee teams where people increasingly work alongside AI systems and digital agents.
• Organizational development and change management professionals, who guide organizations through workforce transformation.