I’m sceptical of the value from surveys of executive opinion – why should I care e.g. whether X% of CEOs think that getting the talent they need is a problem? This one on attitudes to socio-political issues is interesting, but begs the same question. At least it makes the point that these big outside factors can present opportunities as well as theats. I’d go further, and be looking for ways to lead changes that would be desirable. Some really big  issues will ...