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On 3rd December, FT Editor Roula Khalaf joins Madhumita Murgia, Chris Giles and Edward Luce to examine the economic, geopolitical and technological developments likely to shape the world in 2027.
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Explore selected insights from FT Leadership Outlook, part of FT Academy's learning portfolio for senior leaders.
FT Leadership Outlook brings senior FT journalists together with leading global voices to examine the forces shaping organisations today and what they mean for tomorrow.
Explore previous discussions spanning AI, cyber security and business transformation, and see how the series helps senior leaders strengthen strategic judgement and navigate uncertainty with greater confidence.
Economics of AI
Artificial intelligence remains a priority for business leaders, but attention is shifting from experimentation to results. As investment accelerates and competition intensifies, organisations are under pressure to understand where AI is creating value and how it will reshape industries.
Moderated by FT Innovation Editor John Thornhill, this FT Leadership Outlook session explored how leading companies are turning AI investment into value, why many organisations are struggling to realise returns, and the leadership, people and process changes required to make AI work at scale.
The leadership decisions that define cyber resilience
Cyber attacks are no longer simply a technology issue. They can disrupt entire organisations, supply chains and communities, making cyber resilience a strategic leadership responsibility.
In this FT Leadership Outlook discussion, FT Senior Business Writer Andrew Hill joined senior cyber security and business leaders to explore how organisations should prepare for attacks, where responsibility should sit, how leaders can respond at speed and the growing impact of AI on cyber risk.
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FT Board Director Programme
What does it take to become an effective non-executive director?
Drawing on his own transition from executive leadership to a portfolio career, faculty member Jeremy Williams shares his perspective on the skills that matter most in the boardroom, from sound judgement and interpersonal skills to preparation and knowing when to challenge.
Through its programmes and qualifications, the FT Board Director Programme helps aspiring and practising NEDs develop the knowledge, confidence and skills to make an effective contribution at board level.
FT Leadership Outlook
FT Leadership Outlook equips senior leaders with the wider perspective needed to make better-informed decisions in an increasingly uncertain world.
- Quarterly online briefings on the forces shaping organisations
- Enterprise-level insight grounded in FT journalism and expert discussion
- Practical perspectives to strengthen strategic judgement and leadership confidence
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A two-day executive programme designed to help leadership teams understand where AI creates real business value.
- Led by London Business School faculty and senior FT editors
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Women in Leadership
This face-to-face programme combines Cambridge Judge Business School expertise with FT insight to help women strengthen their leadership impact.
- In-person learning with Cambridge Judge faculty, FT editors and industry leaders
- Practical frameworks for executive presence and strategic leadership
- FT Professional subscribers save 20% on tuition fees
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