2026 Global CSO Survey
Leading strategy at the speed of change
How are leading CSOs adapting to relentless change? And what is AI's impact on strategy? The 2026 Global Chief Strategy Officer Survey answers these questions by revealing the evolving priorities and challenges shaping today's CSO agenda.
A role in constant motion
The confluence of volatility, intense execution demands, and the ascent of AI has created a new operating reality for Chief Strategy Officers. The 2026 Global CSO Survey provides an essential analysis of this new landscape, showing how global strategy leaders are adapting their approaches to succeed in a world of unprecedented complexity and constraint.
Top 3 findings from our survey
Discover the key priorities for today's strategy leaders and how they are creating focus to win in a volatile world.
What we heard from strategy leaders
Our survey data tells a clear story of external pressure meeting internal constraint. CSOs must navigate fierce competition while battling a widespread lack of resources and a critical gap in decision-making authority. The path forward points toward technology, as leaders expect a fundamental shift in their role through a deeper partnership with AI.
cite too many priorities with too little time
don't own top strategic decisions
expect an enhanced partnership with AI
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Tim Smith
Gagan Chawla
