Advancing Global Leadership Research: ILA & CCL Singapore Roundtables

Photo of Roundtable Participants in Singapore during a session

What does it take to lead in a world defined by disruption, technological acceleration, and growing complexity? ILA and the Center for Creative Leadership brought C-suite leaders and leadership scholars together in Singapore to find out. Explore the research, the conversation, and the five trends shaping the future of leadership.

Global Leadership Research Launch - Singapore

On 15 May 2026, ILA President Cynthia Cherrey, ILA Board Chair Kevin Lowe, ILA Board Member David Altman, and ILA Former Board Chair Mike Hardy joined senior leaders from across industries at the Global Leadership Research Launch in Singapore for an afternoon of insights, reflection, and dialogue on the future of leadership. 

The discussion explored five key leadership trends, shaping what comes next. 

  • Maximizing the Human Advantage 
  • Orchestrating Human-Machine Systems 
  • Radical Collaboration Across Systems and Boundaries
  • Creating a Purposeful Future 
  • Cultivating Tomorrow’s Leaders Today

A special thank you to all the speakers, leaders, and our partner, the Center for Creative Leadership, for making this event such a success!

Trends for Global Leadership: C-Suite Insights on What Comes Next

Download the full report to explore all five global leadership trends and access practical actions for each one.

Radio Interview

Listen to the radio interview on the Trends for Global Leadership report, featuring Mike Hardy (ILA Former Board Chair) and Elisa Mallis (Global Vice President of Research, Innovation and New Content Creation at the Center for Creative Leadership) as they discuss the future of leadership and the key trends shaping organizations and leaders worldwide.

In-Depth Podcasts

Want to go deeper? Scott Allen, host of ILA’s official podcast, talked with key voices from the Singapore roundtables to unpack the ideas behind the headlines.

Additional Resource

Download Summary of ILA’s Singapore Roundtables in partnership with the Center for Creative Leadership

AI Summary of World Café Conversations: Singapore (April 2025)