High-Tech Plus High-Touch Leadership Development

Best Practices from High-Performing Organizations 2026 Leadership Survey Results

The 10th annual Training magazine & Wilson Learning Leadership Survey explores how organizations are evolving leadership development in an AI-enabled world—and why high-performing organizations continue to invest in the human capabilities that drive lasting business impact.

Download the full report to benchmark your organization and discover practical strategies for building future-ready leaders.

Key Findings from the Survey

Exclusive Insights

Generative AI adoption has more than doubled since 2024, with 49% of organizations now using or experimenting with AI to enhance leadership development.

High-Performing Organizations
Use AI More Strategically

High-performing organizations use AI to build AI-ready leaders, create immersive learning experiences, and enable smarter, data-driven decisions.

The Future of Leadership
Is High-Tech + High-Touch

The strongest leadership outcomes come from balancing AI-enabled learning with coaching, communication, and meaningful human connection.

Inside the Report

How organizations are balancing AI with human leadership

Priority
leadership skills

Advice from high-performing organizations

Actionable recommendations for future-ready leadership

Technology alone won’t create great leaders. Effective leadership development happens  when high-tech tools are fused with high-touch human connection—where data, digital platforms, and artificial intelligence (AI) meet coaching, executive involvement, and real human experience.

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Leadership development is evolving—but people remain at the center of lasting success.
Download the 2026 Leadership Survey Results to discover how leading organizations are balancing High-Tech with High-Touch to build future-ready leaders.