Global Scans · Leadership · Weekly Summary

WHAT'S NEXT?: Traditional slow, hierarchical leadership models are breaking down to be replaced by more agile systems of decision-making. Consequently, populist leaders are threatening to replace many career politicians while leaders in general are dealing with unprecedented, complex levels and speed of change requiring instant insights and decision-making. Many leaders (middle management) will be lost to automation in the coming years while Millennials will increasingly occupy leadership roles..

• [New] Google's leadership issued a pointed message to European policymakers: efforts to assert digital sovereignty risk weakening Europe's competitiveness if they translate into procurement nationalism, fragmented rules, or barriers to global platforms. Tech Startups - Tech News, Tech Trends & Startup Fundin
• [New] Pharmaceutical companies such as Amgen, Eli Lilly, and Pfizer are expected to grow their leadership by investing in new injectables, patient support programs, and education for specialists. Precedence Research
• [New] Smarter AI leadership in Asia increasingly depends on governance rather than raw technical capability, with boards expected to set context, constraints and guardrails across complex partnerships. The Asia Cable
• [New] The Fed leadership transition and early-year fiscal / legal decisions in the U.S. will set the tone for the dollar and the Treasury curve. //www.investmentweek.co.uk/
• [New] Disruptive Technologies: Carbon capture, hydrogen, and AI-driven asset optimization are redefining leadership and creating new opportunities for decarbonization. Frost & Sullivan
• [New] Investors appear to be reassessing growth potential and execution risk as Disney leans on parks, streaming and cost control under incoming leadership. Simply Wall St
• [New] Looking ahead to 2026, we expect similar shifts across Australia and New Zealand, with energy resilience continuing to move up the leadership agenda. Engagement Institute
• [New] The strategic priority for executive leadership in 2026 is the remediation of the governance gap, particularly in sectors like healthcare and manufacturing where current budget allocations of 4.2% fall far short of the required 10-15% benchmark for high-threat environments. Medium
• [New] By choosing priorities wisely and acting decisively, India can turn diplomatic gaps into opportunities for global leadership. Ekam IAS Academy
• [New] 2026 promises to be another eventful year for business leaders and executives and learning trends make it clear: alongside concrete (superteam) leadership skills, new mindsets, resilience, flexibility, and a strong inner stance will become increasingly important. WU Executive Academy
• [New] Security incidents near Japan's interests (e.g., Taiwan Strait crises or North Korean missile tests) in the final week could shift public sentiment decisively toward security-centered leadership - favoring incumbents. Robert Lansing Institute
• [New] Coupling the expertise of Lockheed Martin and Fujitsu across technology areas will be a force multiplier, advancing leadership in critical technologies like microelectronics, inference at the edge and quantum solutions. Media - Lockheed Martin
• [New] In a world where cyber-risks are multiplying faster than budgets, proactive leadership and strategic partnerships are the difference between disruption and resilience. Arctiq
• [New] Waymo, an Alphabet-unit, called on Congress to pass legislation to advance self-driving vehicles, arguing U.S. leadership in the autonomous vehicle sector is now under direct threat. Classic Rock 103.5 WIMZ | Knoxville, TN
• [New] While AI continues to dominate headlines, the rise of quantum technology offers a parallel revolution and a unique opportunity for European startups to secure global leadership. EU-Startups
• [New] Transformations will not yield top results if organizations neglect the key ingredient of human leadership in 2026. Consultancy UK
• [New] Modi's emphasis on practical cooperation over confrontational rhetoric, technological leadership aligned with Global South needs, and strategic autonomy between Western and Chinese spheres could model a sustainable BRICS identity. The Economy
• [New] The erosion of American leadership on the global stage offers China a strategic opportunity to position itself as a counterweight, even as it pursues objectives that are often at odds with European interests. ECCO
• [New] The next 18 months will reveal whether Samsung can translate its scale into sustainable AI leadership. AI CERTs News
• [New] The mobile division will expand its AI smartphone leadership by delivering Agentic AI experiences with the launch of the Galaxy S26 series. SamMobile
• [New] Multiple conflicts involving nuclear powers are in danger of escalating, such as the war between Russia and Ukraine, while there is a dearth of global leadership regarding nuclear issues. Mashable

Last updated: 15 February 2026