Publications · Research

Research that informs the executive agenda.

With our research affiliate the Disruptive Leadership Institute and our strategic partner Executive Development Associates (EDA), CEE publishes best-practice and benchmarking research every year — combining innovative research technique with deep understanding of our clients' industries.

2025

Orchestrating the Future: Leadership in the Age of AGI Ecosystems

Latest research thinking on how Boards and CEOs orchestrate human–AI ecosystems, govern autonomous systems responsibly and sustain trust as artificial general intelligence capabilities mature.

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2022

Crisis Leadership Lessons Learned from the Front Lines

Navigating the disruptive leadership challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic and the Fourth Industrial Revolution at the workplace — evidence from leaders across commercial, public and non-profit sectors.

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2021–2024

Trends in Executive Development Report

The biennial benchmark study produced with our strategic partner Executive Development Associates (EDA) — priorities, practices and investment trends shaping executive development globally.

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2020–2021

Quarterly Research Briefing on the Future of Work

A rolling briefing series on hybrid work, workforce transformation, digital capability and the leadership implications of the post-pandemic operating model.

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2019

Trends in Executive Development Report

Benchmarking research on how organizations identify, assess and develop their leadership pipeline for a digital-driven, VUCA workplace. Executive summary available on request.

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2015

Inspiring Your Future Workforce Report

Landmark study on Gen Y and Gen Z expectations of leaders in Asia — featured on Channel NewsAsia and CNA 938 LIVE. Executive summary available on request.

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