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AI Fluency & Talent Density in Tech 2026
Technology organizations are no longer simply builders of products — they are stewards of increasingly complex, AI-infused systems that influence markets, industries, and trust.
New research from Brandon Hall Group and the Excellence Council explores how technology organizations are strengthening workforce readiness to sustain innovation, engineering velocity, and organizational resilience.
Download the full report to explore the insights from technology leaders across the industry.
Research Contributions From Leaders At:
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Why this research matters
AI is accelerating the pace of innovation across technology organizations, but it is also reshaping workforce strategy.
Many organizations now face a widening gap between technological capability and workforce readiness. At the same time, pressure to improve efficiency is forcing difficult decisions about where expertise truly creates value.
This Brandon Hall Group report explores how technology organizations are responding.
Key themes from the research include:
• Closing the human-AI fluency gap
• Protecting talent density while navigating efficiency pressure
• Building a real-time skills intelligence layer
• Addressing engineering burnout as cognitive overload
• Embedding governance and ethical oversight into everyday work
Download the report to explore the full analysis and industry insights.
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Join the discussion
To accompany the release of this research, Brandon Hall Group will host a live executive discussion featuring leaders who contributed perspectives to the report.
To accompany the release of the report, Brandon Hall Group will host a live executive discussion featuring leaders who contributed perspectives to the research.
Excellence Council Perspectives: AI Fluency & Talent Density in Tech 2026
Date: April 28
Time: 11:00 AM Eastern
Join Sujatha Das and Micah Jacobson, along with David Forry from Brandon Hall Group, for a moderated executive discussion on how technology organizations are rethinking talent, capability, and leadership in the age of AI.
This session will explore:
• Closing the human-AI fluency gap across technical and non-technical roles
• Protecting talent density while navigating efficiency pressures
• Building a real-time skills intelligence layer to manage skill volatility
• Addressing engineering burnout as cognitive overload rather than simply workload
• Embedding governance, judgment, and ethical oversight into everyday work
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