The State of the Leadership Training Market
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Description
- What You'll Learn
- Report Specifics
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- Which leadership levels and industries drive the most training demand
- The most in-demand and emerging leadership training topics, from AI to inclusive leadership
- Market size and growth projections for North America and globally
- How organizations are sourcing leadership development and how providers are adapting
- Trends in delivery methods, including the emphasis on blended and experiential learning
- The role of coaching, customization and technology in today’s leadership development
- Insights behind the Top 20 Leadership Training Companies
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Leadership Training Market Sizing
Explore the size and projected growth of the global and North American leadership training markets, with year-over-year trends and key factors influencing change. -
Spending Breakdown and Sourcing Practices
Understand how organizations allocate leadership training budgets and source solutions. -
Delivery Methods and Modalities
Learn how leadership training is delivered, including the balance of in-person, virtual and blended formats, and how emerging technologies like AI and experiential learning are reshaping delivery practices. -
Audience and Industry Insights
Discover which industries and job levels are receiving leadership training, including front-line employees, new managers, senior leaders and executives across sectors. -
In-Demand Topics and Emerging Trends
Review the most in-demand leadership training topics and the trends shaping future demand. -
Buyer Experience and Program Offerings
Gain insight into how leadership training is purchased, what organizations are looking for in a provider and which types of services, such as coaching and assessments, are gaining or losing ground. -
Market Activity and Recognition
Explore recent mergers, acquisitions and investments in the leadership training space and see which providers made this year’s Top 20 Leadership Training Companies List — and why. - Competitive benchmarking or direct provider comparisons
- Geographic breakdowns beyond North America and global totals
- Demographic profiles
- Training hours or expenditures per employee
- Payroll data or training investment as a percentage of payroll
- Detailed financials such as organizational revenue
- Learning and development (L&D) professionals
- Corporate training leaders and strategists
- Leadership training program managers
- Business leaders responsible for talent development
- Training providers and solution developers
- A market-level view of leadership training trends
- Data-driven insights to inform product and service development
- Guidance for strategic planning, investment or competitive positioning
- A deeper understanding of how organizations are designing, delivering and sourcing leadership development today
What You'll Learn
What You'll Learn
This report delivers a comprehensive view of the leadership training market, including who’s investing, what they’re buying and how training is being delivered. Inside, you’ll learn:
This report equips decision-makers with the market intelligence needed to stay competitive in a market defined by change and innovation.
Why We Did the Report
We’ve always known the importance of effective leadership, which is why leadership training has been one of the largest and fastest-growing segments of the training market. Training Industry introduced the Top 20 Companies Lists for leadership training in 2010 to help L&D professionals locate the best potential training partner for their organizations’ needs. This report uses data and market insights to cover changes in the leadership development market over time, the size of the current market, universal and emerging topics, and trends based on our Top 20 Leadership Training Companies List.
Why it Matters
Strong leadership drives business performance, but developing that leadership is more complex than ever. As the needs of today’s workforce devolve, so must the training programs that support them.
This report helps corporate learning decision-makers navigate that complexity. Whether you’re designing, delivering or investing in leadership development, it offers a focused view of where the market is now, and where it’s headed next. Use it to inform your strategy, benchmark your approach and identify opportunities for growth and innovation in the year ahead.
What's Included & What's Not?
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What's not included:
Who is This Report For?
This report is designed for decision-makers and stakeholders in leadership development, including:
It’s ideal for anyone seeking:
Report Specifics
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