The Agentic Manager

Disruptive
Intelligence
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Do you have a mix of cautious optimism, strategic investment, and underlying anxiety about the disruption that AI is bringing to your business and career?
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If so, 'The Agentic Manager' might be of interest to you.

It's a practical playbook for executives: automate routines, boost productivity, and overcome data issues, team, and ROI barriers. Actionable strategies—no hype, just results.

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47%
Output increase
70%
Routines automated
85%
Data issues solved
52%
Team buy-in

Lead with Agentic AI. Win faster.

Executive strategies to master AI adoption—cut data chaos, drive team buy-in, and prove ROI.

Simplify data, drive clarity

Eliminate silos and boost data quality with frameworks built for executive results.

Turn resistance into momentum

Equip teams with clear training and a roadmap for confident AI adoption.

Prove impact, not just savings

Track productivity and business value with metrics leaders trust.

Stop AI errors before they start

Apply safeguards to ensure your AI delivers reliable, actionable insights.

The Agentic Manager. Master Disruptive Intelligence

Secure your launch copy for actionable AI leadership. Get the essential playbook for C-levels: practical strategies, data mastery, and ROI clarity. Launching at Put Data First 2025—reserve your advantage.

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'Put Data First' Conference

Designed with executive priorities in mind, the schedule is fast-paced, focused, and highly efficient. The 2-day agenda features curated one-on-one meetings, engaging roundtable discussions, and strategic networking sessions-structured to maximize value without wasting time. Forget long lectures and endless panels; instead, expect actionable conversations and meaningful connections around key topics like AI, data quality, privacy, and emerging tech. As the sunsets, the experience continues with exclusive dinner events and premium networking opportunities-set against the vibrant backdrop of Las Vegas.

Neil Smith, author of 'The Agentic Manager' will be hosting one of the roundtable discussions.

Synopsis of Neil's Roundtable Topic:
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We’re facing the biggest management shift since the industrial revolution. While 78% of companies use AI, only 19% see strong revenue gains. The difference? Agentic leadership.
Simple chatbots are behind us. We’re now in the age of Agentic AI—autonomous systems that pursue goals, execute workflows, and make decisions. By 2030, they’ll handle 60–70% of routine knowledge work. Yet, 40% of these projects are expected to fail by 2027.
Success isn’t about technology—it's about leadership. Winning organizations are redesigning processes, deploying secure, intuitive tools, and shifting culture from fear to empowerment. They're not replacing people—they're augmenting them.

Join this roundtable to learn:
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- How to build your agentic team
- The framework driving real-world results
- Why redefining ROI unlocks AI’s full potential
- How to overcome fear and resistance
- The roadmap to enterprise-scale success

Lead the AI revolution. Don't get left behind!
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Actionable AI for executive impact

Get concise, practical AI strategies to lead with confidence and deliver measurable results—no hype, just what works.
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Master data for real AI value

Cut through noise: improve data quality, reduce risk, and maximize your AI investment with proven, executive-ready frameworks.
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Drive adoption, unlock team potential

Lead change, address resistance, and build a resilient culture for autonomous productivity in your organization.
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The Agentic AI Imperative

Navigating the Most Significant Business Transformation Since the Industrial Revolution

Put Data First AI Conference • October 2025

We're at an Inflection Point

10-100x

Productivity improvements achievable with Agentic AI

Companies that successfully implement agentic AI strategies over the next five years will gain unprecedented competitive advantages.

Those that don't risk obsolescence.

What is Agentic AI?

AI systems that can act autonomously, make decisions, and coordinate complex workflows without constant human oversight

  • Autonomous Decision-Making: AI agents make operational choices within strategic parameters
  • Cross-Functional Coordination: Agents work across departments without human coordination
  • Real-Time Adaptation: Systems adjust strategies based on changing conditions
  • Swarm Intelligence: Multiple agents collaborate to solve complex problems

Three Phases of Corporate AI Evolution

Pre-AI Era
(Before 2015)

Hierarchical structures
6-8 management layers
Information silos
Slow decision-making

AI-Enhanced Era
(2015-2023)

AI tools added to existing structures
Human-AI collaboration
Enhanced capabilities
Additive approach

Agentic AI Era
(2024-Present)

Autonomous AI operations
3-4 management layers
Network coordination
Fundamental restructuring

The Cultural Revolution

From "Job Titles" to "Human Premium"

  • Traditional Value: Tenure, position, domain expertise
  • AI-Enhanced Value: AI fluency, data literacy, adaptability
  • Agentic AI Value: Creativity, emotional intelligence, strategic thinking

The fundamental question: What makes humans uniquely valuable?

What Separates Winners from Losers

✓ Winners Do This

  • AI-native organizational design
  • Upskill existing employees
  • Transparent communication
  • Strategic patience + tactical speed
  • Psychological safety culture

✗ Losers Do This

  • "AI bolt-on" thinking
  • Wholesale employee replacement
  • Technology-first approach
  • Rush for quick results
  • Defensive culture creation

Industry Disruption Timeline

2026-2027

First Wave
Financial Services
Professional Services
Healthcare

2028-2029

Second Wave
Retail & E-commerce
Manufacturing
Technology

2030-2031

Final Wave
Education
Government
Traditional Industries

Benefits of Successful Implementation

  • Exponential Productivity: 10-100x improvements in knowledge work
  • Market Responsiveness: Hours vs. quarters for competitive response
  • Cost Advantages: Variable costs instead of fixed overhead
  • Talent Magnetism: Attract top creative and strategic professionals
  • Innovation Acceleration: Test hundreds of ideas simultaneously
  • Perfect Operations: Near-optimal resource allocation and efficiency

Consequences of Failed Implementation

  • Speed Disadvantage: Human speed vs. machine speed competitors
  • Talent Flight: Best employees migrate to AI-enabled organizations
  • Cost Structure Burden: Fixed costs vs. variable AI operations
  • Market Irrelevance: Value propositions become obsolete
  • Financial Degradation: Margin compression and reduced investment capacity

By 2031: Existential competitive threats

The Ultimate Differentiator

Human Purpose
+
Machine Speed

Companies that maintain human meaning while achieving machine-speed execution will dominate the next decade

This isn't about replacing humans—it's about amplifying human potential while leveraging AI capabilities.

The Window Is Closing

The transformation is happening NOW

Companies have a narrow window to successfully navigate this transition before competitive disadvantages become insurmountable.

Transform now or risk irrelevance.

The agentic AI revolution waits for no one.

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AI adoption: your top questions

Agentic AI: executive FAQ

Fast, practical answers for C-level leaders embracing AI.

How does Agentic AI drive results?

Agentic AI automates repetitive work, freeing leaders and teams for high-impact decisions. Executives report up to 47% productivity gains with autonomous agents.

What blocks successful AI adoption?

Key barriers: poor data, team pushback, unclear ROI. Our frameworks help leaders overcome these with proven, actionable strategies.

How do I prove AI ROI?

Measure time saved, error drops, and new value. Use our KPI templates to track direct and indirect productivity gains.

How do I reduce team resistance?

Share clear benefits, involve teams early, and deliver quick wins. Our playbook guides you step by step to build trust and adoption.

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