CEO Research Results 2022

This Research, conducted at our CEO Retreat, provides a fascinating insight into the challenges leaders are facing around leadership isolation, sustainability and long-term strategic planning.

Key findings from Criticaleye's CEO Research:

67% of CEOs feel isolated in their role
Only 31% of leadership teams are fully aligned on their sustainability strategy
77% say more time should be spent on long-term planning
The top priorities for CEOs are retaining talent and developing skills
93% say mentoring improves executive performance
60% say the workforce is their most challenging internal stakeholder

Click here for the Criticaleye podcast. In episode eight of our Leadership with New Horizons series, Criticaleye CEO Matthew Blagg and Managing Editor Emma Carroll cover key themes coming out of one of our recent Retreats.

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