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Software leaders should supplement their investments in AI with investments in training and development resources that allow software development teams to build momentum and motivation over time.\n\nIt’s important to call out here that your teams will need a grace period to determine how AI best fits their processes. Initially, productivity may decline as they adjust to new workflows. However, your teams will build trust in their new tools by testing how AI can best fit into their day-to-day workflows and see better results.\n\n## 2. AI-powered toolchain sprawl\nOne major factor that can detract from developer experience and impact overall productivity is [toolchain sprawl](https://about.gitlab.com//the-source/platform/devops-teams-want-to-shake-off-diy-toolchains-a-platform-is-the-answer/), or having multiple point solutions across the software development process. GitLab’s research found that two-thirds of DevSecOps professionals want to consolidate their toolchain, with many citing negative impacts on developer experience caused by context switching between tools.\n\nToolchain sprawl has additional drawbacks, such as adding cost and complexity, creating silos, and making it more challenging to standardize processes across teams. It also creates security concerns due to expanding attack surfaces and unnecessary handoff points. AI-powered point solutions compound these issues. 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Unclear productivity metrics\nDeveloper productivity is a top concern for the C-suite. While measuring developer productivity has always been difficult, [AI has compounded the challenge](https://about.gitlab.com/the-source/ai/4-steps-for-measuring-the-impact-of-ai/). You might agree that measuring developer productivity can help business growth, but most leaders aren’t effectively measuring productivity against business priorities. GitLab’s research revealed that less than half (42%) of C-level executives currently measure developer productivity within their organization and are happy with their approach.\n\nMany organizations struggle to quantify the impact of AI-powered tools on developer productivity or other real-world business outcomes. 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