10 Leadership Development Trends L&D Leaders Can’t Ignore in 2026

What's the one priority that doesn't change no matter what else is shifting in your organization? Leaders will always need developing.

That's why in our recent Leadership Development Effectiveness Survey, we asked L&D and HR leaders where they are investing, what is working, and where programs continue to break down.

Download the survey insights for a practical look at what L&D peers are doing to develop leaders and benchmark your development strategy in 2026.

You'll discover:

• How organizations are actually using AI within their leadership programs

• Which learning modalities are still driving the strongest results

• Where leadership programs break down in execution

• What outcomes L&D leaders are most hoping to achieve this year