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.

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.