{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"The Future of Leadership: Is Traditional Hierarchy Holding Us Back?","description":"Is traditional hierarchy slowing organizations down in the AI era? In this CIO Talk Network conversation, Sanjog Aul is joined by Alexandre Kozlov of ABB, Andrea Heekelaar of Renault Dacia Brand, and Mahendra Beharie of DHL to explore how leadership models are evolving in response to AI, innovation, distributed teams, and changing workforce expectations. The panel discusses balancing agility with governance, enabling innovation without chaos, scaling AI initiatives responsibly, and redefining leadership for a hybrid human-AI future. Key themes include:   Leadership beyond command-and-control structures  Product-based and agile operating models  Human-centered leadership in AI-driven organizations  Controlled experimentation and governance  Scaling AI across global enterprises  Building cultures that embrace change and innovation   Topics Covered  AI and leadership evolution  Organizational flexibility  Product operating models  Agile and SAFE frameworks AI governance and ownership  Innovation enablement  Human leadership qualities  Future-ready organizations   Time Stamps 00:00 Introduction 02:17 Leadership structures under pressure 08:37 Controlled chaos and innovation 12:05 Experimenting with organizational design 24:08 AI disruption and urgency 30:15 Risks of rushing AI adoption 41:12 Scaling AI in global enterprises 49:42 Leadership self-reflection 57:19 Closing thoughts  Links  \u25b6\ufe0f Watch the full video on YouTube https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@ciotalknetwork  &amp;nbsp;\u25b6\ufe0f Watch on Vimeo https:\/\/vimeo.com\/ciotalknetwork  \ud83d\udd17 Explore more CIO Talk Network conversations https:\/\/www.ciotalknetwork.com  About CIO Talk Network CIO Talk Network features global conversations with technology and business leaders focused on leadership, innovation, AI, cybersecurity, transformation, and the future of enterprise. ","author_name":"CIO Talk Network Podcast","author_url":"https:\/\/ciotalknetwork.com\/","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/41280120\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/201912465"}