There’s a big difference between setting expectations and setting the tone. Expectations get spelled out. Tone shows up in how people actually behave.
You see it when things speed up, or something breaks. Who jumps in first? Who waits? Who looks around for direction? Over time, those moments quietly define what ownership really looks like because most of these actions aren’t intentional. But repeated responses have a way of becoming the norm.
The same dynamic is showing up in how organizations are approaching AI. The tools are there, and employees are ready to use them…
But the ownership is not clear.
In many organizations, AI is already influencing real decisions before roles or accountability are fully defined. That lack of clarity is starting to slow enterprise adoption, because the signals from leadership are mixed.
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