Leadership has never been more visible or more vulnerable. As organisations navigate digital acceleration, geopolitical flux, and shifting workforce expectations, the capabilities demanded of senior leaders are evolving rapidly. According to a recent Russell Reynolds report, 72% of global leaders see a growing gap between required and available leadership skills. Talent scarcity is rising as a top enterprise risk, yet fewer than half believe their leadership teams are truly prepared for what’s next.

While many senior leaders today bring strong operational expertise and adaptability, there are deeper structural gaps in succession planning, global readiness, and mid-career leadership development. The critical question is not about individual excellence, it’s about whether organisations are strategically and systematically preparing the next generation of enterprise-ready leaders.

Are today’s leaders equipped to thrive in an increasingly volatile, high-stakes environment or do gaps in strategic readiness continue to limit impact?

What unique strengths can emerging leaders bring to global decision-making tables, and how can organisations harness them?

Why do high-potential professionals often plateau at the mid-career stage, and what’s needed to help them transition from effective managers to enterprise leaders?

How can executive learning evolve into a proactive leadership pipeline strategy: agile, personalised, and impact-driven?

What role does inclusion play in shaping globally effective leadership and how can it be embedded into leadership development by design?