Four skills leaders need to survive a ‘decade of disorientation’
The 2027 Skills Horizon report outlines four essential leadership skills needed to navigate a period of rapid change and uncertainty. It emphasizes that leaders should focus on creating momentum and continuous learning rather than seeking definitive answers.
Why it matters
As AI and geopolitical instability reshape the workforce, traditional leadership models are becoming obsolete, requiring a shift toward adaptive management.
From work redesign to accepting uncertainty, the 2027 Skills Horizon report is a playbook on how to lead when the future looks blurry.
Emma McGrath-Cohen Reporter Sep 23, 2026 – 5.00am Being a leader today is not easy. Geopolitical unrest, economic uncertainty, and the unceasing development of artificial intelligence make it impossible to predict what the next few months will look like, let alone the next few years.
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