Table 7 Summary of managerial Implications.

From: AI-Savvy leadership for enhancing AI utilization and employee engagement among digital natives in the EdTech sector

Implication

Description

Develop AI-Savvy Leadership Capabilities

Invest in leadership development programs that build technical proficiency in AI tools, ethical awareness of AI deployment, and skills to align AI initiatives with organizational strategy.

Promote AI Utilization Culture

Foster a workplace culture that encourages employees to experiment with AI applications, supported by training and incentives that reduce resistance to technology adoption.

Integrate AI into Core Workflows

Move beyond isolated AI experiments by embedding AI tools into daily processes and tasks to maximize perceived usefulness and engagement.

Tailor AI Initiatives to Digital Natives

Recognize that younger employees expect intuitive, personalized AI solutions that enhance autonomy and learning opportunities; design interventions accordingly.

Monitor and Address Engagement Drivers

Continuously assess whether AI tools are contributing to job resources (e.g., efficiency, skill development) rather than increasing demands or ambiguity.

  1. Source: Authors’ compilation.