LHH, General Assembly and EZRA Launch Six-Month AI Leadership Program as Only 34% of Leaders Have AI-Specific Training

AI Leadership Is the Missing Link in Enterprise Transformation

Only 34% of global leaders have completed AI-specific leadership training. That gap is stalling enterprise results. LHH's new AI Leadership Transformation Program addresses it head-on, giving executives the skills and confidence to steer AI-driven change with clarity.

Announced in New York, the six-month program blends General Assembly's expert-led AI curriculum with EZRA's digital coaching. It's built for enterprise leaders-mid-level managers to the c-suite-who own outcomes and need their teams executing AI with consistency and discipline.

What Leaders Will Build (Beyond Technical Knowledge)

• Open, experiment-friendly environments that produce consistent learning loops.
• Change management practices that reduce friction for individuals and teams.
• Continuous learning cultures that sustain adoption after the pilot buzz fades.

Program Components

• General Assembly's AI for Leaders: Superpowered Track: Strategy for agentic AI, implementation frameworks, and ethical governance. Leaders learn to integrate AI across functions and create enterprise-level value.
• EZRA 1:1 Coaching: Certified GenAI specialist coaches help leaders turn concepts into repeatable habits inside daily workflows.
• Expert Speaker Series: Three 1-hour sessions with Fortune 500 AI leaders, academics, and industry pioneers to ground strategy in real-world lessons.
• Leadership Development Sessions: Group-based forums that align leadership teams on priorities and remove blockers to execution.

Why This Matters Now

General Assembly research shows fewer than half of companies offer leadership-specific AI training. Adecco Group findings add urgency: only 10% of organizations are considered future-ready, one-third of leaders engage with AI development, and fewer than half feel confident in their teams' AI knowledge.

In short: the tech is here, the leadership capacity isn't. Closing that gap is a strategic advantage. For broader context on skills displacement and AI adoption, see the World Economic Forum's Future of Jobs insights here.

Proof of Impact

An EZRA case study with a top global tech company reported:

• Nearly 40% of participants increased their use of GenAI in decision-making.
• Over 20% expanded AI use in prioritization and routine task management.
• Confidence and understanding of ethical AI use rose by more than 10%.

What the Leaders Say

"Successful AI transformations start at the top, with the leaders who set strategic direction, control budgets and guide digital transformation," said Daniele Grassi, CEO of General Assembly. "This program is designed exclusively for leaders to build the knowledge, confidence and skills to lead AI transformation and unlock the full value of AI investments."

"The biggest barrier to AI transformation isn't technology, it's a leader's mindset," said Nick Goldberg, CEO of EZRA. "Leaders can pour over AI strategy, but real change happens when coaching rewires how they operate day-to-day."

Is This a Fit for Your Organization?

• You own P&L or transformation outcomes and need measurable AI adoption across functions.
• Your teams are piloting tools, but usage is inconsistent and value is hard to quantify.
• You need governance, change management, and capability-building to work together-not in silos.

Next Steps

Learn more about the AI Leadership Transformation Program and how it can be deployed at scale across your leadership cohorts via LHH. For coaching methodology and outcomes, explore EZRA.

Additional Resources

If you're building a broader AI learning ecosystem for leaders and teams, you can explore curated AI course paths by job function here.

About the Partners

General Assembly (GA) is LHH's talent and upskilling partner focused on practical, job-ready tech skills with a global footprint and hands-on instruction.

EZRA is a global coaching and learning provider within LHH, using behavioral science and a network of accredited coaches to help organizations improve performance, retention, and promotion rates.

LHH delivers integrated professional talent solutions across hiring, development, leadership, and career transition, operating in 60+ countries as part of the Adecco Group. Learn more at lhh.com.