Global Economic Outlook 2026: A Test of Resilience

The projections for the next 12 months suggest that business leaders need to strap themselves in for a bumpy ride. Some continue to enjoy AI highs. Others are figuring ways to capitalise on the new pathways for international trade. An increasing number of observers are concerned about market bubbles, unemployment, low or negative growth projections and the quickening pace of geopolitical risk. (read more)

Enabling Leadership Teams to Move Faster

The pace of leadership is getting faster. The question for both senior executives and Board-level directors is how to create a culture which enables an organisation to adapt and flex in fluid market conditions, while also executing on strategic goals. (read more)

The Relationship Between the CPO and the Board

CPOs are currently grappling with how to build organisations that can execute at pace while keeping people, culture and rewards aligned with strategy. The balancing act is real: manage short-term performance and investor scrutiny while making the right, longer-term calls on leadership capability. (read more)

AI: Hype, Reality and Potential

For the past three years it feels like ‘AI’ has been on the lips of almost every business leader. The advancement of the technology in its various forms promises to revolutionise decision-making, productivity and business models. At the same time, mind-blowing sums of money are being invested into AI innovation, stoking fears of a dotcom-style bubble that could burst at any point. (read more)