Optimism is back in the boardroom
It鈥檚 been about 18 months since the World Health Organization declared a global pandemic, and the latest edition of our CEO Outlook survey gauges how leadership strategies and concerns have shifted during these demanding times. CEOs are confident in the growth prospects of their company and the global economy in general. They feel a strong connection to their organization鈥檚 purpose and are looking to expand their business to emerge stronger.
Drawing on the perspectives of 1,325 chief executives across 11 major markets, this year鈥檚 survey offers a lens on how today鈥檚 connected CEOs are plugged-in, people-first and purpose-led. Overall, three themes emerged: the road to renewal and leaders鈥� optimism about the path to growth, the importance of following through on a trusted purpose by driving bold environmental, social and governance (ESG) programs, and the determination of CEOs to instill new levels of digital agility.
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