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Finding the human core of competitive advantage in the AI era

Our client conversations and research show how leaders’ expectations shape AI adoption, decision-making, and performance and what it takes to make the human side of AI a source of competitive advantage.

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Board Monitor 2026: Interactive data dashboard

Explore our data on the 2025 appointees to the corporate boards of the largest companies in 28 markets around the world.

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Our award-winning thought leadership has long distinguished us—sparking dialogue, guiding decision-makers, and advancing innovation across industries. Recognized by the Global Thought Leadership Institute as one of the top 100 organizations redefining excellence, we continue to shape the future with content that is rigorous, relevant, and insight-rich. In an era defined by who leads and how they lead, our work equips today’s executives to navigate complexity with clarity and confidence. Browse all insights >

Board Monitor US 2026 | Future-focused boards: Linking renewal, alignment, and performance

Board Monitor US 2026 | Future-focused boards: Linking renewal, alignment, and performance

CEO succession planning: How CEOs and boards can manage internal candidates effectively

CEO succession planning: How CEOs and boards can manage internal candidates effectively

2026 US Professional Services Partner Compensation Survey

2026 US Professional Services Partner Compensation Survey

2026 High-End Independent Talent Report

2026 High-End Independent Talent Report

AI focus | VP of AI Workforce Transformation: The newest addition to senior leadership teams

AI focus | VP of AI Workforce Transformation: The newest addition to senior leadership teams

Route to the Top Europe 2026 | Companies are seeking experienced CEOs—but that isn’t enough

Route to the Top Europe 2026 | Companies are seeking experienced CEOs—but that isn’t enough

Chief people officer focus: 2026 agenda—becoming an enterprise CPO

Chief people officer focus: 2026 agenda—becoming an enterprise CPO

Route to the Top US 2026 | Closing the CEO capability gap

Route to the Top US 2026 | Closing the CEO capability gap

2026 CEO & Board Confidence Monitor

2026 CEO & Board Confidence Monitor

Chief people officer of 2030: Building a tool kit to get from here to there

Chief people officer of 2030: Building a tool kit to get from here to there

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Show Up to Win: How to Land the Leadership Role You Want

In Show Up to Win, Kelly O. Kay and Jeff Sanders, partners at Heidrick & Struggles, lay out a practical playbook for senior leaders to land that top-level role and move into it effectively.

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