AI Research for Business Leaders

Key findings from leading institutions. What the research says about AI productivity, adoption, and business impact.

What the Research Shows

80%
Faster task completion with AI assistance
$3.50
Average return for every $1 invested in AI
21%
Global employee engagement rate
1.8%
Annual productivity growth from current AI

Research Summaries

Summaries from published research. Click through to read the original sources.

Research Report

AI Productivity Gains from Real Conversations

Analysis of 100,000 real AI conversations shows tasks that would take 90 minutes without AI are completed 80% faster. The study projects 1.8% annual US productivity growth from current-generation AI tools.

Source: Anthropic Date: November 2025
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Industry Study

State of the Global Workplace 2025

The world's largest ongoing study of employee experience. Global engagement fell to 21% in 2024, costing $438 billion in lost productivity. Critical context for leaders navigating AI transformation and team development.

Source: Gallup Date: 2025
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Executive Guide

How LLMs Work: Executive Questions Answered

Essential knowledge for business leaders making AI decisions. Covers the 10 most commonly misunderstood topics about large language models: memory limitations, hallucinations, and what executives actually need to know.

Source: MIT Sloan Management Review Date: September 2025
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Strategic Playbook

Business Leader's Guide: Strategy to Execution

Comprehensive playbook for AI implementation from IMD Business School. Covers building capabilities, managing risk, and achieving ROI. Research shows average $3.50 return for every $1 invested in AI.

Source: IMD Business School Date: 2025
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Elansio Resources

Practical guides created specifically for UK SME leaders.

Practical Guide

AI Guide for UK SMEs

Comprehensive guide for UK businesses with 2-200 employees. Covers the AI adoption journey, practical use cases, overcoming common barriers, and building lasting capability.

Author: Nathan Jones, Elansio Updated: November 2025
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Executive Summary

SME Guide to Confident AI Adoption

Condensed executive summary of our AI adoption framework. Key insights, quick wins, and strategic recommendations. Perfect for sharing with your leadership team.

Author: Nathan Jones, Elansio Format: PDF, 8 pages
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