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Leadership in Transition

Leadership in Transition

Rethinking styles, Context and Culture in a Changing World

May 2026|IMA Research
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Leadership models built for stability, hierarchy and control are increasingly being tested by a world defined by disruption, hybrid work, digital connectivity and shifting workforce expectations. As organisations become more complex and interconnected, leadership effectiveness is  determined by adaptability, empathy, contextual intelligence and the ability to navigate competing demands.

A new research paper by IMA, developed in partnership with Ayvens,  explores how leadership is evolving in response to these shifts, why traditional models are proving insufficient and what future-ready leadership looks like in practice across organisations, cultures and business environments.