Turning 2025 Insights into 2026 Action:

Best Practices from High-Performing Organizations

The 9th annual Wilson Learning & Training magazine Leadership Survey uncovers how organizations are preparing leaders for a fast-changing world and what sets high-performers apart.

Download the full report to benchmark your organization and discover actionable best practices.

Why This Matters in 2026

Generative AI, hybrid work, and shifting workforce expectations are redefining leadership. Yet only 11% of executives say their leadership development delivers desired results.

This e-book reveals how leading organizations are bridging the gap—and what you can do to stay ahead.

3 Key Insights

Executive Involvement is a Differentiator

75% of high-performing organizations involve executives actively in leadership development — nearly double that of low-performers.

Generative AI is Reshaping Leadership Development

64% of organizations are now experimenting with or using generative AI — a 15% jump in just one year.

Leadership Skills are Shifting

Coaching and communication remain core, but “Using Emerging Technologies” has surged into the top 10 skills leaders need.

3 Key Insights

Generative AI is Reshaping Leadership Development

64% of organizations are now experimenting with or using generative AI — a 15% jump in just one year.

Leadership Skills are Shifting

Coaching and communication remain core, but “Using Emerging Technologies” has surged into the top 10 skills leaders need.

Executive Involvement is a Differentiator

75% of high-performing organizations involve executives actively in leadership development — nearly double that of low-performers.

What’s Inside the Report

Investment
and spending trends

The rise of AI in
leadership development

Practical steps
high-performers take
to develop leaders

Tips you can
apply immediately

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Don’t just keep up — get ahead. Learn how award-
winning organizations are reshaping leadership in 2026.