Gartner ThinkCast Your CEO's Priorities for 2026: The New Executive Playbook
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Feb 3, 2026 Don Scheibenreif, Distinguished VP Analyst who researches CEO agendas, outlines shifting CEO priorities for 2026. He describes the new “wicked messes” CEOs face and why traditional playbooks are failing. Topics include AI’s value conundrum, geopolitics and supply chain redesign, rising CEO churn, and how technology leaders can align strategy and investments to navigate turmoil.
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Middle‑Of‑The‑Road CEO Confidence
- Gartner's CEO confidence index sits at 49.6, reflecting CEO hesitation amid complex modern challenges.
- That hesitation creates decision vacuums that slow technology moves and risk-taking across organizations.
Growth, Resilience And The AI Paradox
- CEOs remain relentlessly focused on growth while raising emphasis on resilience and cost management.
- Nearly 80% see AI as the top disruptive technology but struggle to capture its value and workforce implications.
Step Into The Decision Vacuum
- Do act as a strategic navigator by mapping technology investments to CEO wicked messes and convening cross‑functional teams.
- Do present quick, low‑risk projects that build trust and accelerate approvals.