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Where Did the Time Saved by AI Go... Performance Standards Management Must Change
Increased AI usage and reduced working hours do not necessarily translate to proportional improvements in organizational performance. Recent studies highlight the need to evaluate program activity, time savings, and final output separately. Management must examine the entire workflow—including review and rework—rather than just drafting speed. Deciding how to allocate the time gained—whether toward additional work, quality improvement, learning, or recovery—is also a critical choice. KBR proposes completion criteria, measurement methods, and operational principles to assess the outcomes of AI adoption.

Increased AI usage and reduced working hours do not necessarily translate to proportional improvements in organizational performance. Recent studies highlight the need to evaluate program activity, time savings, and final output separately. Management must examine the entire workflow—including review and rework—rather than just drafting speed. Deciding how to allocate the time gained—whether toward additional work, quality improvement, learning, or recovery—is also a critical choice. KBR proposes completion criteria, measurement methods, and operational principles to assess the outcomes of AI adoption.
Where Did the Time Saved by AI Go...…
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