The leadership learning agenda is changing.

AI is moving from experimentation into everyday business. Geopolitical uncertainty is reshaping strategy. Organizations are rethinking how work gets done, how decisions are made and where human leadership creates the greatest value.

For leaders, the challenge is no longer simply to keep up. It is to know what deserves their attention next.

Which capabilities will matter more? What should we understand about AI without becoming technologists? And which distinctly human strengths — judgment, resilience, curiosity, communication and trust — become even more valuable as the world around us becomes increasingly automated?

Back to School 2026/27 is our curated guide to the trends worth understanding and the executive programs worth considering for what comes next.