Microsoft AI Product Lead, Asha Sharma, recently predicted that AI agents will soon reshape the workplace. Instead of rigid org charts, companies may adopt flexible “work charts” where tasks flow to the right mix of human and “digital” workers. This shift promises faster throughput and sharper decision-making but also raises new challenges in terms of data quality, governance, and workforce design. Organizations that adapt quickly to this new paradigm will gain efficiency and agility, while those that hesitate risk confusion and compliance gaps.
From Insight to Action
Turning this vision into reality requires organizations to overcome structural, data, and governance challenges that go far beyond simple technology adoption. The following key insights from Asha Sharma’s predictions highlight these hurdles, along with how SEI’s AI transformation solutions address them.
How SEI Can Help
Strategic Adoption.
Organizations must rethink metrics, management practices, and workflows to successfully leverage AI agents. Clear metrics and task-based throughput measures represent essential elements of strategic alignment. SEI helps business leaders decide where to start and how to measure success as they integrate AI agents. We help identify an organization’s highest-value use cases, align stakeholders to them, and set measurable success criteria for these AI-enabled endeavors.
Proof of ROI.
Organizational leaders often require evidence that AI agents can deliver measurable impact before committing to their broader implementation. SEI can prototype AI agents for workflow automation and intelligent task assignments. We pilot small, high-value AI use cases to demonstrate quick wins and build confidence for enterprise rollouts.
Organizational Redesign.
AI agents reduce the need for middle management and rigid org charts, moving toward task-based “work charts” where AI routes and monitors tasks. SEI can help clients restructure teams, roles, and governance to embrace flatter, AI-enabled operating models. We help address talent gaps and the organizational redesign required to adopt AI transformation at scale.
High-Quality Data.
Effective AI agents depend on high-quality, accessible data for routing tasks and monitoring performance. SEI prepares the trusted, governed data pipelines needed for AI agents to function accurately and securely. We ensure that data foundations and governance are in place for AI adoption.
About SEI
AI agents are not just another technological trend. They represent a fundamental rethinking of how work gets done. SEI’s experienced consultants and AI solutions help organizations move from speculation to measurable results, ensuring that AI empowers people and drives lasting business transformation.
SEI is a national, employee-owned consulting firm that hires experienced consultants and works locally with clients to deliver measurable results.
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Sources and Further Reading
- “Microsoft AI Product Lead Asha Sharma Says AI Could Soon Make Many Managers Obsolete.” MSN, 15 Sept. 2025, Link
