Artificial intelligence, automation and changing business models are rapidly reshaping how organizations operate. Market volatility is accelerating this transformation, increasing the need for leaders who can adapt, learn quickly, turn strategy into action and build trust amid uncertainty.
Based on five years of assessment data from 14,396 leaders, Pinsight’s 2026 research finds that most leadership pipelines are designed to sustain stable, operational performance—not to navigate ongoing change and uncertainty. According to the research, the main obstacle to transformation is not technology, capital or strategy. It is leaders’ ability to keep pace with change.
These findings highlight the importance of considering not only past performance but also observable behavioral evidence from real transformation situations in hiring, promotion, succession and development decisions. Simulation-based Assessment Centers can help reveal how leaders make decisions under uncertainty, adapt to new conditions and make change tangible for their teams.
Download the research report to explore the key findings and practical insights that can help your organization prepare its leaders for change.
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