Artificial intelligence has accelerated the pace of change, making adaptability the key constraint for organizations. Unlike previous technological revolutions that allowed time for adaptation, AI combines invention, adoption, and disruption almost instantaneously. This creates an adaptability gap where workers and firms struggle to keep pace with rapid changes. To address this, leaders need to deliberately design adaptability within organizations, focusing on task-level definitions, continuous reskilling, and flexible governance. Implementing a repeatable framework like RATE—Reframe, Automate, Train, Experiment—can help organizations systematically manage ongoing change.