Hbr Guide to Generative Ai for Managers

Leverage gen AI to save time, innovate faster, and lead effectively.

You're probably aware that generative AI can output quality text and create stunning images in seconds. But smart managers are now using gen AI for high-level work—problem-solving, driving innovation, strategic thinking, and dozens of other applications. Managers who develop their generative AI capabilities will soon be leaping ahead of those who don't. Fortunately, you can start today and see immediate results.

The HBR Guide to Generative AI for Managers is packed with practical tips, prompts, and case studies to accelerate and improve countless aspects of your work. You'll learn how to:

• Run smart experiments
• Boost your productivity
• Determine the right collaboration mode: a Co-Pilot or a Co-Thinker
• Dialogue with AI for better decision-making
• Be aware of the risks and avoid traps
• Capitalize on your gen AI–enabled mindset

Arm yourself with the advice you need to succeed on the job, with the most trusted brand in business. Packed with how-to essentials from leading experts, the HBR Guides provide smart answers to your most pressing work challenges.

Elisa Farri and Gabriele Rosani are experts at Capgemini Invent's Management Lab and authors of the HBR Guide to Generative AI for Teams (Harvard Business Review Press, 2026).