Silicon Valley Certification Hub
June 18, 2025
Hannah Mayer, Lareina Yee, Michael Chui, and Roger Roberts
McKinsey’s January 2025 report, “Superagency in the Workplace: Empowering People to Unlock AI’s Full Potential”, examines survey data from 3,613 employees and 238 C‑suite leaders. It reveals that while nearly everyone is investing in AI, only 1% of organizations consider themselves “AI‑mature”.
The study explores how leaders can enable superagency, a state where AI boosts human creativity and productivity, much like the steam engine reshaped work a century ago.
McKinsey identifies a clear gap: employees are using AI for up to 30% of their daily tasks, three times more than executives expect. Staff are ready and eager for formal AI training—48% call it the top enabler for adoption, but nearly half feel under-supported.
While leaders are investing heavily, 92% plan to boost AI spending, only a quarter have defined scaling roadmaps, and some view safety concerns as a speed bump rather than a guardrail.
5 Key Takeaways for Business Leaders
- Employees are ahead: Staff use AI much more than executives realize.
- Training is essential: Nearly half rank it the #1 factor, and support is lacking.
- Leadership, not tech, is the bottleneck: Scaling AI requires executive alignment.
- Speed and safety must coexist: Accuracy, bias, and cybersecurity can’t be afterthoughts.
- Think bigger: Only 1% are “AI-mature.” To win, leaders must aim for transformation, not pilots.
Strategic Framework for Superagency
At SVCH (Silicon Valley Certification Hub), we help business leaders, HR teams, and managers bridge the leadership gap. This report highlights why AI maturity depends on a clear strategy, capable personnel, and robust ethical safeguards.
- 🧭 Define a bold AI roadmap
- 👥 Invest in workforce training & upskilling
- 🔄 Embed ethics and transparency in deployment
SVCH’s certifications will help you convert these insights into pragmatic, high-impact programs that scale and empower.
🔗 Read the full report: Superagency in the Workplace: Empowering People to Unlock AI’s Full Potential, McKinsey, January 2025
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