The CEO Agenda

A forward-thinking CEO agenda has never been more crucial. Our CEO insights give you greater clarity on what lies ahead, helping you lead with confidence and passion. Based on our work with companies across the globe and thousands of CEO conversations, we’ve identified the foundations of a powerful, sustainable CEO agenda.



GLOBAL CONSUMER SENTIMENT SURVEY

Globally, fewer people are worried about their personal financial situation compared with a year ago, according to the latest survey from BCG’s Center for Customer Insight. But emerging markets are seeing a slower recovery in consumer sentiment than mature markets, with wider disparities in spending habits between income groups. While people are spending more overall—and expect that trend to continue—only skin care products and apparel are poised for accelerated growth over the next six months.

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CEO Moments of Truth

Join BCG’s CEO, Christoph Schweizer, as he uncovers the critical choices that tested the strategy and leadership of highly respected CEOs.

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The Value of Being a Curious CEO

Navigating today’s dynamic business landscape requires an endless quest for new knowledge. Discover how CEOs can leverage curiosity to drive innovation, growth, and future success.

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The CEO’s Guide to India

It’s getting easier to do business in India, but it’s still challenging. Here’s how CEOs can avoid common mistakes and successfully navigate India’s burgeoning opportunities.


Maximize Your Personal Effectiveness

CEO growth is professional and personal. Here’s how you can succeed at both.

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The Rewards of CEO Reflection

As CEOs rush from event to event and decision to decision, deep thought and reflection are casualties of this high-pressure and high-stakes environment. But it is time well spent.


Harness Transformative Technologies

Transformative technologies such as generative AI are rapidly changing the way companies do business. As the gulf widens between early winners and hesitant observers, here’s how you can leverage innovative technologies strategically, responsibly, and humanly.

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From Potential to Profit with GenAI

BCG’s survey of 1,400+ C-suite executives reveals that GenAI is quickly changing the way companies do business—and big gaps are emerging between the winners and the observers.

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Responsible AI Belongs on the CEO Agenda

Everyone from customers to investors wants AI done right. CEOs who take the lead in implementing Responsible AI can better manage the technology’s many risks.

Hear from Fellow CEOs

No one understands the unique challenges CEOs face quite like other chief executives. Explore our CEO conversations to learn how your peers spend their time, achieve breakthroughs, and find greater purpose professionally and personally.


Build Leadership and Culture

A CEO’s strategy impacts the next generation of leaders and talent. Companies with a systematic approach to activate leaders see transformation success rates that are three times higher than those of their competitors that activate leaders. Here’s how you can advance a leadership and talent culture that helps your company keep winning long past your tenure.

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Beware the CEO Bubble

BCG Global Chair Rich Lesser explores how CEOs can proactively ensure they get honest feedback and input at critical junctures.

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How CEOs Can Navigate a Polarized World

CEOs have become more cautious and strategic about taking public stands on politically charged issues. But upcoming elections will put this measured approach to the test.

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Imagine This... A Bot in the C-Suite?

By 2030, the best CIO might be a CIB: a chief intelligence bot. And the human CEO might be bolstered by a swarm of CEO bots. BCG’s Mickey McManus envisions a future where top leaders share the corner office with AI—blending logic with human intuition.

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Create Strategic and Competitive Advantage

Your company’s growth, resilience, and competitiveness depend on how strategically you anticipate, prepare for, and respond to both challenges and opportunities. Here’s how you can create a clear, forward-thinking strategy and initiate bold, nimble moves to drive growth and carve a commanding position in the business landscape.

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The Cybersecure CEO

Tougher regulatory oversight and the soaring costs of major data breaches are elevating cybersecurity to a higher strategic priority for corporate leaders and boards.

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Cost Transformations in Turbulent Times

Most company efforts to reduce expenses fail. Four challenges block the way: two deal with which costs get cut and two are related to how value is delivered.

Listen to Podcasts for CEOs

A successful CEO agenda anticipates and prepares for a future that may look very different from today. Stay ahead of the curve with two of BCG’s podcasts: First, Imagine This..., a podcast for CEOs that imagines where the next big disruptions might emerge and explores tangible actions CEOs can take now to get ready. Secondly, CEO Digest, which bridges human insights with AI efficiency to deliver big impact in a short podcast for busy CEOs.

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Imagine This...

Explore CEO preparedness for future disruptions with Imagine This... by BCG, a podcast that helps CEOs consider possible futures for our world—and their businesses.

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Monthly Feature: September

CEO Digest: CEO Strategies for Cybersecurity and Climate Adaptation

This month, BCG’s AI conversational agent GENE and editor in chief Paul Michelman take on CEOs’ toughest challenges: cyber threats, climate change, and responsible AI. They highlight the opportunities and obstacles for CEOs, as outlined in BCG’s recent thought leadership. And they call out the steps CEOs can take today.



Leadership by Design: Navigate the complexities of today’s leadership and management environment.