Our independent research shows leaders where capacity is being lost, what the future of work means for their organisation and where to act.
Our independent research drew on 400+ ANZ knowledge workers and senior leaders, and 125 external research sources.
A concise executive summary of the key findings, implications and priority actions for CEOs, boards and senior leaders.
Explore where productive capacity is being lost and the practical actions leaders can take to improve work design, execution and AI adoption.
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Our findings point to five areas where leaders can redesign work, release capacity, prepare for AI and build the foundations for sustained performance.
Reduce low-value work and unnecessary complexity to free up capacity for the priorities that matter most.
Redesign how work gets done so teams can adopt AI with confidence and turn it into measurable productivity gains.
Simplify workflows and connect systems to enable real-time visibility, faster decisions and stronger ROI.
Build the skills, confidence and clarity people need to perform well, adapt to change and work effectively with AI.
Create performance that lasts - balancing workload, recognising achievement and protecting wellbeing.
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The findings above form part of the broader evidence base behind UNLOCK. Drawing on 500+ research inputs across five pillars and 40 capability areas, the framework provides a consistent lens across our advisory, alignment sessions and workshops, helping leaders identify where work is constraining performance and where to act first.
Create the foundation for stronger performance, employee engagement & wellbeing, with a more adaptable organisation.
Strengthen leadership and team practices to improve focus, output and coordination, while reducing burnout risk.
Close the gap between strategy and execution with clarity, alignment and better planning and execution practices.
Simplify work, connect systems and enable real time visibility to reduce manual effort, move faster and increase ROI.
Build practical AI skills and embed responsible AI into core workflows to free up capacity for higher value work.
Book a focused 30-minute conversation to identify where productivity is being lost, where AI can create genuine value, and what to redesign first.
The UNLOCK Framework is grounded in research on the capabilities that lift productivity, performance, engagement, wellbeing and value from AI - helping us identify where to focus and what to change.
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