Transforming Managerial Effectiveness with Intelligent Digital Workers
WorkBoardAI, a leading provider of enterprise strategy execution and OKR software, has unveiled two cutting-edge AI-powered digital workers: a digital chief of staff and a digital leadership coach. These AI-driven agents are designed to empower managers by assisting with strategy alignment, boosting accountability, and enhancing leadership capabilities—all without the costs associated with hiring additional personnel.
Introducing AI-Powered Leadership Support
WorkBoardAI’s new digital workers are built to bridge the gap between leadership expectations and managerial execution. While top executives often have access to chiefs of staff and professional coaches, mid-level managers are typically left to navigate leadership challenges without tailored support. These AI agents fill that void, offering real-time guidance and insights based on company strategy and team objectives.
- Meet John, the Digital Chief of Staff: This AI agent helps managers orchestrate team operations, track key results (KRs), generate scorecards, and ensure that leadership stays informed of emerging risks. By automating meeting pre-reads, surfacing potential challenges, and aligning team members, John enhances strategic execution.
- Meet Sofia, the Digital Leadership Coach: Designed to improve managerial effectiveness, Sofia assists with employee engagement by identifying coaching opportunities, drafting one-on-one meeting agendas, and helping managers deliver constructive feedback with confidence.
Enhancing Managerial Impact with AI
WorkBoardAI CEO and Co-Founder Deidre Paknad highlighted the game-changing potential of these digital workers: “Manager effectiveness is the cornerstone of business success, yet the majority of managers lack the capacity or tools to perform at their best. While the top 2% of executives have chiefs of staff and leadership coaches, the remaining 98% struggle with fragmented support. Our AI-powered digital workers provide an unprecedented advantage—tripling managerial competency and productivity.”
By leveraging conversational AI enriched with strategic context, these digital assistants enhance clarity, accountability, and execution. Unlike generic AI tools, John and Sofia understand company priorities, team dynamics, and leadership responsibilities, allowing them to offer targeted recommendations.
Key Benefits of WorkBoardAI’s Digital Workers
These AI-driven agents provide a seamless, interactive experience that strengthens managerial performance:
- Strategic Alignment: Digital chief of staff agents help managers create clarity around organisational goals, ensuring that objectives remain on track.
- Improved Decision-Making: AI-driven insights enable leaders to spot risks early, address performance gaps, and take proactive action.
- Enhanced Leadership Skills: Digital coaching agents help managers develop better communication, feedback, and engagement practices.
- Increased Capacity: By automating administrative tasks and surfacing key priorities, these AI workers free up time for high-value strategic work.
Enterprise Adoption and Industry Recognition
Several industry leaders have praised WorkBoardAI’s advancements. Peter Ter Kulve, President of Ice Cream at Unilever, stated: “WorkBoardAI enables us to execute our strategy more effectively in today’s rapidly evolving business landscape. Its AI will help us improve strategic clarity, focus, and operational rigor as we deliver on our vision.”
Microsoft’s venture fund, M12, also acknowledged WorkBoardAI’s innovation, emphasising its potential to revolutionise enterprise strategy execution.
These digital workers are now available through Workday’s AI Marketplace and hold Workday’s Trustworthy AI certification. They are also set to integrate with Workday’s newly launched Agent System of Record, further solidifying their role in enterprise leadership transformation.
Pioneering the Future of AI-Driven Management
With the launch of these AI-powered leadership assistants, WorkBoardAI is redefining how businesses support, train, and empower managers. By democratising access to high-level strategic and coaching support, these digital workers are set to revolutionise team leadership and business execution.
