It is unmistakable: when applied thoughtfully, artificial intelligence (AI) doesn’t replace leaders—it expands them. It expands their capability to imagine new possibilities. It expands their capacity to process complexity and act decisively. And it expands the collective intelligence of teams in ways we are only beginning to understand.
We recently witnessed this transformation in a privately held infrastructure company in India. What unfolded in one executive committee meeting illustrates how AI can awaken the imagination, shift entrenched mindsets, and unlock new avenues for growth—even in seasoned executives.
The problem: rising costs, flat revenues
This company builds and operates toll roads typically under 25-year government contracts. Its revenues depend on the growth in traffic and on the ability to increase prices. The price increases were linked to a government-determined formula and were insufficient in the face of double-digit increases in labor and mater
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