The Leadership Best Practices study explores the qualities that differentiate high-performing tech professionals from their less effective counterparts.
Leadership skills in 2026 are a critical capability that enable professionals in all industries to navigate both the highs and lows of the ever-changing global working environment. Whether it is a job announcement, acquisition, or restructuring, there is always a challenge to be overcome and positive leadership is often the driving force towards success or a favourable outcome in a difficult position.
Touchstone Executive Assessment has published the results of the Leadership Best Practices report. The company collected data from 142 senior professionals in advanced technology roles, across multiple European organisations, between March 2023 and 2026. The aim was to determine the specific leadership attributes that differentiate highly effective and less effective leaders.
The report said, “Many years of research and practice assert a direct connection between leadership effectiveness and organisational performance. Organisations, however, differ widely in terms of their culture, history, business strategy and people. Because organisations present unique cultural signatures, there is no one best model or profile of effective leadership behaviour.”
