Global Scans · Leadership · Weekly Summary

WHAT'S NEXT?: Traditional slow, hierarchical leadership models are breaking down to be replaced by more agile systems of decision-making. Consequently, populist leaders are threatening to replace many career politicians while leaders in general are dealing with unprecedented, complex levels and speed of change requiring instant insights and decision-making. Many leaders (middle management) will be lost to automation in the coming years while Millennials will increasingly occupy leadership roles..

• [New] Despite new Fed leadership, institutional guardrails are expected to preserve the Fed's independence and neutral policy stance. J.P. MORGAN
• [New] With the US withdrawal from its leadership role, leaders in Berlin, Paris, and Brussels have an opportunity to define a European way of war that addresses their security needs without being overwhelmed by American interests. gmfus
• [New] Human-centric leadership will be key to driving performance, bringing stability to a world that feels rocky. Hunt Scanlon Media
• [New] As organizations enter 2026, leadership teams are confronting a rapidly shifting landscape where disruption is constant and competitive advantage is increasingly talent-driven. Hunt Scanlon Media
• [New] CTP-ISW continues to assess that the SDF's leadership may fracture over a decision to agree to Shara's terms for the SDF to integrate into the Syrian state, which would risk instigating serious conflict between government forces and Kurdish fighters. Critical Threats
• [New] Under President Trump's leadership, American astronauts are expected to return to the Moon by 2028 and begin establishing a long-term human presence supported by a lunar base. ScienceDaily
• [New] As regulatory complexity continues to increase and leadership accountability expands, Europe is expected to maintain steady growth while gradually increasing its share of globally mobile executive learners and cross-border corporate training contracts. Persistence Market Research
• [New] Digital transformation and AI leadership programs are projected to register a CAGR of roughly 17% from 2026 to 2033. Persistence Market Research
• [New] The U.S. Federal Reserve's leadership and policy direction continue to matter, although recent signals point toward continuity rather than disruption. Roberts PRO Wealth
• [New] As global competition intensifies and policy frameworks continue to evolve, the ability of the US to maintain leadership in semiconductor design, manufacturing, and innovation will depend on clear, predictable, and forward-looking policy execution. Procurement Pro
• [New] Legislative work, engagement with the UN on policy development, gender equality, youth engagement, leadership renewal and inter-cooperative collaboration will remain priorities, alongside continued support for cooperatives operating in fragile or crisis-affected contexts. ICA
• [New] Inside the Fed, shifting leadership, changing economic conditions and growing political pressure could impact how far and fast interest rates fall. Bankrate.com
• [New] In a year when there will be a leadership transition at the US Federal Reserve, should the declining trend in inflation halt or reverse, there is a risk of inflation expectations becoming de-anchored, driving yield volatility and distorting credit pricing. Moody's
• [New] As the global race for AI leadership intensifies, industry leaders acknowledged a key convergence in nuclear technology's potential to provide secure, baseload power and to establish AI competitiveness. Atlantic Council
• [New] The U.S. economy will become more diversified in leadership as the new drivers of fiscal policy, lower interest rates and deregulation augment AI spending. Whittier Trust
• [New] Looking ahead to 2026, CALSTART's top policy priority is sustaining and accelerating momentum in California, where state leadership, investment decisions, and regulatory direction will continue to shape clean transportation markets nationwide. CALSTART
• [New] While SEC leadership has indicated that new, prescriptive AI disclosure rules are unnecessary, companies remain responsible under existing principles-based requirements to disclose material AI-related impacts and risks accurately. Debevoise
• By 2026, leadership will be less about control and more about clarity, trust, and adaptability. Timesceo
• Beyond 2026, the U.S. will be able to achieve a higher level of potential growth based on AI and technological leadership, productivity growth, global competitiveness, critical domestic supply chains, and lower energy and materials costs. Whittier Trust
• Empathetic management will be a cornerstone of effective leadership in 2026, especially as organizations navigate the complexities of hybrid work and integrate AI tools. Groom & Associates
• Absent a coherent strategy to stabilize immigration pathways and protect the research ecosystem, the United States risks weakening the very foundation that has historically underpinned its AI leadership. Brookings

Last updated: 01 February 2026