Create Strategic and Competitive Advantage
Your company’s growth and resilience depend on how strategically you anticipate, prepare for, and respond to challenges and opportunities. Here’s how you can create a clear, forward-thinking strategy, initiate bold moves, and stay nimble.
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October 9, 2026
Two in three Asia Pacific retail leaders see existing stores as a significant source of near-term growth, even as AI reshapes where tomorrow’s value may come from.
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September 15, 2026
To maximize AI productivity and cost gains in operations, an organization needs a COO who pairs timeless operational strengths with a clear vision of what they want AI to do.
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August 26, 2026
A seismic shift in consumer behavior is underway. Five consumer-led themes reveal where demand is heading and where the next wave of growth will emerge.
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August 11, 2026
CEOs have an often-overlooked opportunity to build competitive advantage: local civic engagement. Done well, it strengthens talent pipelines, employee loyalty, and lasting trust.
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September 28, 2026
For Western European companies, persistent macroeconomic uncertainty and geopolitical volatility are exacerbating existing pressures. But resilience is still within reach.
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July 23, 2026
Large-cap companies with the highest vitality—a measure of a company's capacity to generate future core growth through innovation—delivered 11.5% annual revenue gains over five years, according to the 2026 BCG Vitality Index.
CEO pressure comes from all sides—performance, boards, employees, senior teams—but what feels most urgent isn’t always what drives CEO turnover.
Build Leadership and Culture
For leaders, an expansive vision creates a foundation for enduring success that outlasts your tenure. Here’s how you can build and advance a great leadership team and an energized, thoughtful talent culture to inform a strategy that helps your company outperform—both now and long after you’ve moved on to your next challenge.
Interview
April 14, 2026
A tech and retail pioneer shares how she delivered swift, successful transformations that exceeded expectations.
Interview
December 2, 2025
Frederick opens up about delivering impressive gains for Howard University while navigating crises, conflicting stakeholder demands, and personal security threats.
The BCG-WEF report explores how companies can gain competitive advantage by turning the net-zero challenge into a business opportunity.
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September 16, 2025
How one CEO’s transformation formula unlocked value and impact beyond his organization’s boldest expectations.
Interview
July 15, 2025
From a successful transformation and IPO, to keeping US Foods afloat during the pandemic, Satriano shares his formula for navigating dramatic leadership challenges.
Interview
March 31, 2025
A business outsourcing pioneer reveals how his love of learning and formula for driving innovation helped him grow Genpact into a powerhouse.
Article
January 7, 2025
With bold action, a strong senior leadership team, and a focus on social impact, CEOs can make the most of their time at the top.
Harnessing Transformative Technologies
Transformative technologies such as generative AI are rapidly reshaping the business landscape—and redefining leadership priorities.
Article
September 10, 2026
When AI governance is working effectively and efficiently, it’s an enabler for the business. Here’s how to lead and resource it right.
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August 27, 2026
AI is simultaneously creating new vulnerabilities, enabling new threats, and powering new cybersecurity tools.
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August 12, 2026
The CEO's Guide to Breaking Free from AI Paralysis
BCG's Kristy R. Ellmer, Julia Dhar, and Philip Jameson explore why AI transformations stall— and how CEOs can regain momentum.
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August 6, 2026
As AI becomes central to enterprise decision making, CEOs face a new challenge: protecting what makes their business unique.
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August 4, 2026
More than 60% of CEOs believe boards are rushing AI transformations, according to BCG’s 2026 “Split Decisions: CEOs and Boards Survey,” making CEO-board AI alignment a leadership imperative.
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July 22, 2026
Nine in ten CEOs say they are starting to see initial value from AI. To build on that momentum and unlock value at scale, they can adapt the proven disciplines of transformation.
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June 23, 2026
CEOs who spend at least eight hours a week building their AI capabilities are more likely to generate meaningful value from the technology, according to BCG’s 2026 research.
Maximizing CEO Growth and Personal Effectiveness
CEO growth is both professional and personal. From managing your mental load more effectively to identifying behaviors that can supercharge you and your employees, our insights help you realize your fullest potential as a leader and as an individual.
Article
August 5, 2026
Stepping down from a successful, performance-driven career can be disorienting, but a new survey highlights specific moves that can help CEOs manage the transition.
Article
August 5, 2025
CEOs are burning out in record numbers as the demands of the job intensify. Five actions can help them take better care of themselves—and their companies.
BCG’s Joe Davis explores how leaders can unlock the full potential of their teams, earn trust, and drive results.
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August 20, 2024
A chief of staff can significantly boost a CEO’s performance. Here’s how CEOs can identify the best person for the job—and ensure they succeed.
Article
June 18, 2024
Moving past notions of the strong, invincible leader can be daunting. Here’s how CEOs can overcome their fears and be vulnerable in a healthy way.
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July 12, 2024
As CEOs rush from event to event and decision to decision, deep thought and reflection can be casualties of the high-pressure, high-stakes environment. But it is time well spent.
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