Global Trends in Leadership Skills 2026

Drawing on previous leadership assessment data. This report explores organisations across EMEA, the Americas, and APAC, and the skills defining effective leadership in an increasingly complex and AI-driven world. It uncovers emerging global trends, regional and gender differences, and the capabilities leaders need to strengthen to remain future-ready.

Combining data-driven insights with practical implications, the report offers a benchmark to understand how leadership is evolving and where the greatest opportunities for development lie.