July 29, 2026 - What's on your colleagues' nightstands this summer? We asked the HPA team for their top reads, and the list ranges from sharp strategy books to page-turning fiction.

June 22, 2026 - Business leaders are moving beyond early AI experimentation and beginning to make more deliberate choices about how AI will reshape their organizations. The second half of our Q2 2026 survey explores how companies are investing in AI training, adopting agentic tools, and rethinking workforce planning as the technology becomes a more active part of day-to-day operations.

June 4, 2026 - The success of AI depends less on algorithms and more on the quality of the data behind them. This article explores how leading organizations are building the governance and master data capabilities needed to scale AI with confidence.

May 28, 2026 - The Q2 2026 Economic & Business Outlook Survey, conducted by HighPoint Associates with Eden McCallum, reflects the views of more than 250 global business leaders navigating a time of geopolitical turmoil, high commodity prices, and supply chain disruption. The findings point to some dramatic shifts since the survey last run six months ago.

April 27, 2026 - Meetings should drive momentum, not replace it. Yet in many organizations, time spent talking about work has overtaken time spent doing it. The result is not better alignment, but slower decisions and unclear accountability. High-performing teams treat meetings as a tool for clarity, ownership, and action, not a default habit.

March 20, 2026 - When AI goes wrong, the instinct is to blame the model. But the real culprit is almost always the data. As organizations rush to adopt AI, many overlook the foundational issue: fragmented, inconsistent, and ungoverned data. Without fixing the “fuel,” even the most advanced models will amplify risk instead of value.

February 24, 2026 - Early in your career, it is easy to equate success with speed, titles, and the most visible roles. In this Q&A, HPA Partner Richard Berger shares what changed his perspective: focus on where you truly have an edge, stay grounded in real-world execution, and invest in relationships that compound over time.

February 24, 2026 - Integration is not just about combining systems and processes. It is about navigating uncertainty in a way that keeps top performers engaged and committed. In the early weeks, silence and ambiguity can fuel anxiety and trigger preventable departures. Leaders who move early to provide clarity and stability create the conditions for the deal to deliver on its promise.

January 27, 2026 - This follow-up to the Q4 2025 Economic & Business Outlook Survey examines how business leaders are approaching generative AI, evolving ways of working, and sustainability. Based on responses from nearly 380 global executives surveyed with Eden McCallum, the findings show organizations experimenting with new technologies, settling into hybrid work models, and navigating the gap between sustainability ambition and execution amid continued economic uncertainty.

January 9, 2026 - At HPA, we see learning and development as closely tied to the quality of the work we deliver. As our Associate team grows, we take a more intentional approach to building consulting readiness, with an emphasis on behavior, judgment, and communication. This piece shares what we are learning and why it matters in complex, high-stakes environments.