Truly transformative movements are technically making it easier for people. Business models rely on traditional scale can give way to people who like agility and innovation. Success in the AI age comes from not only technological advancements, but also restructuring the organization and its approach to work.
PWC’s 2025 AI Jobs Barometer reported an increase in the proportion of AI-related employment despite fewer employment posts in Malaysia in 2024. However, the demand for AI skills is primarily focused on areas of expertise, such as machine learning engineering and cloud operations. Adopting AI requires thinking big. This means treating it as a transformational tool.
Organizations need to focus on what really needs human insights. Guide AI and innovate with its help and make quick and AI-supported decisions. New skills are essential to fully utilize the possibilities of AI. Globally, the skills of jobs exposed to AI are changing 66% faster than other jobs. It’s more than 2.5 times faster than last year. Are the Malaysian boards and their teams ready to win with this evolving skill landscape?
Board members who completed our survey showed very low confidence in both themselves and management skills at Genai. While it is understandable given the rapid evolution of AI technology, these numbers raise questions.
