Gaps in employee sentiment, adoption patterns, and the infrastructure cracks, quietly determine if AI will deliver returns. The story of 2026 is not about whether organizations are adopting AI—they are. It’s about whether they can turn early impact into lasting value.
Change is accelerating, and leaders continue
to be confident in investing for growth
to be confident in investing for growth
Prioritized digital, and AI, investments are increasing leaders’ bullishness for business growth. But are organizations ready for AI?
82%
of C-suite leaders expect a higher level of change in 2026 vs a year ago – a 24 percentage point gap with employees.
82%
of C-suite leaders expect a higher level of change in 2026 vs a year ago – a 24 percentage point gap with employees.
82%
of C-suite leaders expect a higher level of change in 2026 vs a year ago – a 24 percentage point gap with employees.
82%
of C-suite leaders expect a higher level of change in 2026 vs a year ago – a 24 percentage point gap with employees.
Change is accelerating, and leaders continue
to be confident in investing for growth
to be confident in investing for growth
Prioritized digital, and AI, investments are increasing leaders’ bullishness for business growth. But are organizations ready for AI?
82%
of C-suite leaders expect a higher level of change in 2026 vs a year ago – a 24 percentage point gap with employees.
82%
of C-suite leaders expect a higher level of change in 2026 vs a year ago – a 24 percentage point gap with employees.
82%
of C-suite leaders expect a higher level of change in 2026 vs a year ago – a 24 percentage point gap with employees.
82%
of C-suite leaders expect a higher level of change in 2026 vs a year ago – a 24 percentage point gap with employees.
