While headlines may have moved on, the workplace revolution is far from over. Across corporations, nonprofits, schools, and government agencies, leaders are still facing difficult questions about retention, flexibility, and culture.

With the late-July release of the new federal AI Action Plan signaling a dramatic pivot toward deregulation, organizations across sectors are rushing to integrate artificial intelligence into operations, services, and decision-making.

Nonprofits are navigating a volatile financial environment that’s upending long-term plans and threatening service delivery. And when revenue dries up, mission-driven organizations are often forced to make reactive decisions that can ripple for years.

Even as some organizations return to in-person work, hybrid and remote teams remain common, and they raise an important question: How can we maintain accountability without slipping into micromanagement?