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Explore the 5 Priorities Shaping Leadership, Learning, and Talent Development in 2026

We’ve just released the 2026 HR / L&D Trends Report, Blanchard’s annual look at the forces shaping the future of leadership and organizational performance. Based on responses from nearly 500 leaders across the Americas, EMEA, and Asia-Pacific, the data reveals five urgent priorities: leadership capability, agility, retention, experience, and alignment.

Download the full 35-page report for original charts, analysis, and actionable insights.

Prefer a quick read? Check out our blog article for key themes and insights from the report.

Coming Soon: In early 2026, we’ll be sharing tools, strategies, and practical steps to help you activate these trends inside your organization.
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LEARN TO LEAD
 
 
Dec webinar recording
 

Complimentary On-Demand Webinar

2026 HR and L&D Trends—A Look at the Year Ahead

In case you missed our December 3 live event, discover what HR and L&D leaders polled in Blanchard’s 2026 Trends Survey are saying about the coming year.
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Dec Blog Post

From Our Blog

Need to Set Guidelines Around AI Use? Ask Madeleine

As AI seeps into everything we do, learning how to use it well as an organization (and how not to use it) will help everyone, says master certified coach Madeleine Homan Blanchard.
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TRANSFORM TOGETHER
 
 
Shatterproof Podcast
 

Podcast

Shatterproof with Tasha Eurich

Resilience isn’t an unlimited resource, says Dr. Tasha Eurich, especially with the pressures we’re experiencing today. Discover how to move beyond just “bouncing back” from stressors and setbacks in this month’s podcast.
 
 
 
 
Bic Client Spotlight

Client Spotlight

Team Coaching in a Matrix Environment at BIC

“Our dream was to make sure we could achieve a world where our teams were connected and people were excited to go to work every day and interact with others. We have been able to achieve this with the Blanchard models,” says Kelly Ramirez, director of people and culture.
 
 
 

INSPIRED EXPERIENCES
 
 
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Connect with Other Leaders Around the World

Explore Blanchard Community

As we wrap up the year, we’re excited to share that the Blanchard Community has grown to over 8,500+ members in 114 countries around the world. We’d love to welcome you to join a discussion or upcoming event.