Research & Insight

With access to the world's senior executives, our consultants are in a unique position to understand the issues and trends affecting leadership talent in a wide range of industries, sectors and functions. Through a variety of publications we share our perspectives and insights into the changing roles, responsibilities and requirements of leaders in an ever-changing business environment.

Featured Research & Insight

Point of View 2012

In a world undergoing more and faster changes than at any time in history, leaders find themselves scrambling to answer key questions about the specific measures and the overall mindset companies should adopt to stay successful and keep ahead of seismic shifts in the business landscape. Read more

You Need a Leader - Now What? How to Choose the Best Person for Your Organization

The best leaders aren’t found by looking for that one perfect person. Organizations get the leaders they need when they identify the demands of their situation, and create a process designed to locate the person who best fulfills those requirements. Read more

Evolution or Revolution? Changes in Britain's boards of directors from 1960 to 2010

Changes in Britain's boards of directors from 1960 to 2010. Read more

CEO Succession: Making the right choices

Commentators, and indeed boards, are inclined to generalise about the value of bringing in outsiders to succeed the CEO or the benefits of internal succession.

Believing that more evidence-based research was needed, we conducted a detailed study of the CEO transitions occurring within the current list of FTSE 150 companies between 2004 and 2008. In order to give boards proper guidance, we also sought to identify some key principles (based on this evidence) that should underpin any thoughtful and objective leadership succession process. Read more

Talent 3.0: Solving the digital leadership challenge — a global perspective

Illuminating the organizational and talent challenges companies face as they embrace more technology-driven business models and suggest ways leaders can make sure their organizations are prepared to compete in a more digital
world. Read more