To lead through AI-driven workforce change, don’t just focus on job impact—focus on workflow redesign. Start by identifying roles that will be augmented, not replaced, and involve those teams early. Redesign key processes around collaboration between humans and AI, not just automation. Most resistance comes not from AI itself—but from confusion, fear, or lack of visibility into the plan.

The Six Layers Framework™  helps you structure the transition:

• Layer 4 (Services): This is where change becomes operational. Build internal capacity for AI training, workflow redesign, and transition planning. Create playbooks and pilots where AI tools are deployed alongside humans—not instead of them—and measure impact jointly.

• Layer 5 (Influence): Set the tone. Use internal comms, leadership messaging, and story-driven examples to shift the culture from fear to empowerment. Share real stories of employees who’ve leveled up through AI—not been left behind.

• Layer 3 (Applications): Prioritize AI tools that are intuitive, transparent, and visibly assistive. Poorly implemented tools erode trust. Well-placed copilots can boost morale, productivity, and retention.

The Framework keeps you focused on systems, not headlines. By aligning communication (L5), integration (L4), and user-facing design (L3), you turn AI into a force for workforce growth—not attrition