The Age of AI means we need to throw out our old KPIs and replace them with new ones

We are living through a fundamental shift in what work is for. As AI takes on routine cognitive tasks, the uniquely human capacity to imagine, connect, and create meaning becomes the primary source of organizational value. Yet most companies are still measuring performance metrics prioritized for a different era: inventory turnover, cost per lead, and utilization rates. These metrics were designed to optimize extraction. They are poorly equipped to cultivate imagination.