2025 Surprises and What to Look For in 2026

About this episode

In this episode, host Adriana O'Kain and guest Jason Averbook discuss the changes in AI and digital transformation in 2025 and what to expect in 2026.

In this final episode of the AI-volution podcast, host Adriana O'Kain reflects on the significant changes and surprises in the world of AI and digital transformation throughout 2025. Joined by Jason Averbook, they discuss the fragility of AI adoption, the critical role of middle management, the necessity of judgment in the AI era, and the emergence of composable software as a key to future work. The conversation emphasizes the need for clarity in leadership and the importance of creating a safe space for employees to adapt to these changes. Continue your AI journey with us over on Mercer's New shape of work podcast

People in this episode

Host: Adriana O'Kain

Guest: Jason Averbook

Topics covered

• AI adoption
• digital transformation
• middle management
• judgment in AI
• composable software
• leadership clarity
• employee adaptation

Keywords

• AI
• digital transformation
• middle management
• composable software
• leadership
• employee adaptation
• 2025
• 2026

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Mercer

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