One insight from BCG’s latest research really caught my attention.

As AI becomes part of our daily work, productivity is increasing rapidly. But there’s a trade-off. If AI starts doing too much of the thinking, we risk losing the very skills that organizations depend on most:

• Critical thinking
• Problem solving
• Sound judgment
• Creativity

Working in Executive Search, I see another implication.

Many companies are looking for professionals with AI experience. That’s understandable. But the candidates who will create the most value aren’t necessarily those who use AI the most—they’re the ones who know when to trust it, when to question it, and when to think beyond it.

AI skills can be learned.

Curiosity, analytical thinking, resilience and sound judgment are much harder to develop—and they’ll become even more valuable as AI becomes commonplace.

In a world where everyone has access to the same AI tools, human thinking may become the greatest competitive advantage.

An interesting read from BCG:
When Everyone Uses AI, Companies Risk Critical Skills

I’m curious: Which human skill do you think will become most valuable in the AI era?

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