Leadership readiness gap

The leadership readiness gap

Managers are being asked to lead through AI-driven change, guide teams through uncertainty, and navigate harder conversations than ever. Our latest report reveals a widening gap between how ready managers believe they are and their actual preparedness to deal with workplace changes.

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However, fewer than half of either group feel managers are highly prepared for specific challenges like AI adoption, organizational change, and career development.

Managers are confident but not always prepared

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HR professionals
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People managers

Say managers are ready to lead through future challenges.

However, fewer than half of either group feel managers are highly prepared for specific challenges like AI adoption, organizational change, and career development.

Difficult conversations are becoming a more regular part of the job

People managers report an increase in conversations about:

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Workload
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AI anxiety
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Layoffs
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Career development

Difficult conversations are becoming a more regular part of the job

C-suite respondents consistently report higher levels of readiness, support, and preparedness than managers closer to frontline operations.

Executives see a different reality

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C-suite leaders
Senior and middle managers

Say they are ready to lead through future challenges.

C-suite respondents consistently report higher levels of readiness, support, and preparedness than managers closer to frontline operations.

Leadership readiness is already affecting business performance

HR professionals say leadership gaps are causing:

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Skill gaps in critical areas
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Increased employee turnover risk
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Slower decision-making

Leadership readiness is already affecting business performance

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