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.

December 2, 2025 - The Q4 2025 Economic & Business Outlook Survey, conducted by HighPoint Associates with Eden McCallum, reflects the views of more than 350 global business leaders navigating a period of persistent uncertainty. While many remain wary of global and domestic economic conditions, most are optimistic about their own companies’ prospects. The findings point to shifting customer demand, geopolitical pressures, and the growing role of data and AI as the forces most likely to shape performance in the year ahead.

October 27, 2025 - Megadeals are reshaping the M&A landscape - driving higher deal values and renewed urgency for effective integration. As complexity grows, success will depend on disciplined execution and the smart use of AI to accelerate and strengthen post-merger outcomes.

October 2, 2025 - Strategic planning too often becomes a process-heavy exercise that fails to drive real decisions. This Q&A explores how leaders can simplify planning, build buy-in, and use AI to sharpen insight - ensuring strategies for 2026 are pragmatic, dynamic, and built to execute.

September 19, 2025 - In a turbulent P&C landscape, outperformers are separating from the pack by making deliberate choices and executing with discipline. This piece distills what sets leaders apart today and introduces practical operating models you can adapt. We highlight portfolio focus, geographic posture, and the governance that turns strategy into sustained results. If you’re reassessing where to play and how to win, start here.

August 27, 2025 - Luxury’s traditional reliance on scarcity is no longer enough to secure growth or loyalty. With consumers questioning value and competitors reshaping the market, leadership teams must take a more proactive approach. Success will come from re-centering on craftsmanship, innovating across offerings, and building enduring customer relationships.

May 19, 2025 - When markets get rocky, most leaders pause: hoarding cash, shelving big bets, and waiting for the storm to pass. But history shows the bold don’t just survive volatility—they win big. In downturns, valuations drop, competitors hesitate, and motivated sellers emerge....

May 5, 2025 - Many leaders asking the same fundamental question: How do we navigate the fast-moving shift AI is bringing to the nature of work?

This fireside chat with two leading AI experts explores how AI is reshaping business strategy, talent, and execution.

April 21, 2025 - In a volatile economic climate, stalled initiatives can leave companies behind. Teamlets—small, embedded expert pairs—offer a fast, cost-effective solution to drive change and deliver results when internal bandwidth is stretched. Discover how this agile approach helps businesses execute with precision and speed.