Asana survey: executives score AI execution 75.2 versus workers' 58.2, gap widening in large firms
Key points
- Executives and workers differ by 17.1 points on AI execution (75.2 vs. 58.2)
- The gap is 22.5 points in firms with 1,000+ employees and 11.6 points in smaller firms
- 61% of executives say leaders fully see daily AI use, versus 36% of workers
Asana's AI Execution Index 2026 found executives rated their organisations 75.2 out of 100 for AI execution, versus 58.2 from knowledge workers, a 17.1-point gap. The gap was 22.5 points in firms with 1,000+ employees and 11.6 points in smaller ones. Some 61% of executives said leaders have full visibility into daily AI use, against 36% of workers. The survey covered 300 executives and 700 knowledge workers between 31 July and 12 August 2026.
Original report: Human Resources Director ↗Edited with AI assistance. Facts are based on official sources and original reports.