Overview: Leadership expectations are expanding, but the support around leaders has not always kept pace. This edition of CMC Quarterly explores what today’s leadership reality means for individuals, teams and organizations, with research and practical perspectives on leadership, organizational alignment and AI.
CMC Quarterly: Rethinking Leadership for the Reality of Work
Leadership today looks very different than it did even a few years ago.
Work increasingly crosses teams and reporting lines. Leaders are navigating greater complexity, adapting to new technologies and taking on responsibilities that extend beyond their formal roles. At the same time, they are still expected to develop people, maintain strategic focus and keep work moving.
This edition of CMC Quarterly looks at what organizations and leaders can do to respond.
What’s Inside
The Evolving Role of Leadership
Explore how self-awareness, influence and adaptability are becoming increasingly important as leaders guide people through complexity and change.
Organizational Performance and Alignment
Look at how leaders can create stronger alignment, strengthen culture and better understand the human dynamics that affect engagement, collaboration and execution.
AI, Innovation and Competitive Advantage
Consider what it takes to move AI beyond experimentation and create meaningful business impact while keeping human judgment and organizational readiness at the centre.
From the Research
71%
of leaders report performing work outside their formal role.
59%
say work outside their role limits their ability to focus on strategic priorities.
44%
feel fully prepared to meet future role expectations.
Nearly 7 in 10
leaders spend at least half their time influencing people who do not directly report to them.
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