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The Expertise Upheaval

How Generative AI’s Impact on Learning Curves Will Reshape the Workplace

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Matt Sigelman
Matt Sigelman
 
Joseph Fuller
Joseph Fuller
 
Michael Fenlon
Michael Fenlon
 
Erik Leiden
Erik Leiden
 
Gwynn Guilford
Gwynn Guilford
July 2025
The Expertise Upheaval

Generative AI isn’t just changing workflows—it’s changing how people get good at work. This report shows where AI is compressing time-to-mastery, where it’s stripping away the entry-level rungs that used to build expertise, and what that means for teams, talent pipelines, and mobility. Leaders will find a clear, accessible map of which roles open up as AI lowers technical barriers and which become harder to enter as junior tasks disappear—plus practical guidance on reorganizing teams, rebuilding on-ramps, and widening hiring pools. Read the full report to discover what's what’s shifting, what’s at risk, and where the biggest opportunities lie.

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