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Capitalizing on Complexity: Insights from the IBM 2010 Global CEO Study

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How has the nature of leadership changed in the new economic environment?

In a world fraught with uncertainty, what are today's CEOs doing to strengthen their situations against competitors?

Previously, CEOs have consistently identified change as their most pressing challenge. Today, CEOs are telling us that the complexity of operating in an increasingly volatile and uncertain world is their primary challenge. And, a surprising number of them told us that they feel ill-equipped to succeed in this drastically different world.

How are leaders dealing with this level of complexity? What strategies are the most successful organizations employing to tap into new opportunities, and overcome the barriers to growth? To find out, we conducted over 1500 face-to-face interviews—the largest known study of its kind with CEOs from companies of all sizes across 60 countries, representing 33 industries.

Find out more in Capitalizing on Complexity

Read our report to gain valuable insight into the agendas and actions of global leaders.

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