In a world marked by profound upheavals, even the old "technical managerial" model is disintegrating, and a new one has yet to emerge on the horizon. In this context, the rise of generative artificial intelligence (AI) can represent a surprising opportunity. By mastering the more technical aspects of work, AI allows people to refocus on deeply human skills that set us apart from machines, and on the practical intelligence crucial for making life decisions. Therefore, the manager of the future must be wise and capable of immersing themselves in their context to then look at the surrounding reality with fresh eyes.