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Global Leadership Forecast 2025
It's time to step into the future of leadership. Explore the transformative trends redefining leadership strategies across industries and economies worldwide.
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Leadership is reaching an inflection point. Accelerating change, AI disruption, and rising expectations are reshaping what it takes to lead and demanding unprecedented agility. While driving business results remains critical, today’s exceptional leaders must also thrive amidst continuous change and master the human elements: building trust, cultivating growth, and forging authentic connection. Our forecast reveals how organizations that develop these vital capabilities transform leadership into their greatest competitive advantage.
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DDI's Global Leadership Forecast is the world's most extensive study examining leadership practices and their business impact across industries and economies. For over two decades, this research has captured the evolving dynamics of global leadership, drawing insights from 10,796 leaders and 2,014 organizations worldwide in its latest edition. Packed with rich data and actionable strategies, the Global Leadership Forecast equips organizations with evidence-based solutions to transform leadership potential into lasting competitive advantage.
Research and Insights Team
Meet the DDI experts behind Global Leadership Forecast 2025.
Stephanie Neal, M.A.
Director, Center for Analytics and Behavioral Research
Rosey Rhyne, M.A.
Senior Research Manager, Center for Analytics and Behavioral Research
Matt Paese, Ph.D.
Senior Vice President, Leadership Insights
Bruce Watt, Ph.D.
Senior Vice President, Europe, Australia, & India
Verity Creedy
Vice President, Product Management