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Steering Through Change: Leadership Trends in Consumer Products We look at leadership trends at 50 leading consumer products companies and how their C-suites are structured to meet the challenges of today and the future.
CEO Transitions: How to Avoid a Bumpy Exit Current and former CEOs share their views on CEO tenure, the elements of a smooth transition and life after the CEO role.
What I wish I’d known… Leadership lessons from the top What are the key takeaways from CEOs after experiencing life in the hot seat? Here are 15 lessons learned that reflect the continuous need to learn and adapt during a leadership journey.
2025 U.S. Spencer Stuart Board Index Now in its 40th year, the U.S. Spencer Stuart Board Index examines the latest data and trends in board composition, board governance practices and director compensation among S&P 500 companies.
Nominating and Governance Committees: Top Issues for 2026 We highlight two key focus areas for this critical committee for ensuring the board is able to oversee and support the management team and remain responsive to shareholders.
The Missing Voice: The Rise of CHROs on Boards We profile several CHROs who have served on boards, to look at the outsized impact they can have on the board’s governance.
How leaders can thrive in the age of AI We consider how traditional leadership skills are being rethought, renewed and reconfigured in a world reshaped by AI.
From prompting to presence: Spotlighting AI shifts in 2026 In 2026, the most significant AI shift will be moving from screen-based, prompt-driven interactions to seamless, voice-first and agentic interfaces, fundamentally changing how leaders make decisions.
AI as a powerful accelerant: Combining technology with culture in product management Oliver Ridley tells Veena Marr why integrating AI with cultural adaptability in product management is essential for navigating the evolving business landscape and driving innovation.