CURRENCIES THE LEDGER Changing course COVID-19 caused virtually all business leaders to alter-if not rewrite-their businesses' strategic plans. A survey from the Predictive Index of 160 CEOs from various industries details the extent to which businesses redirected their organizational priorities six months into the pandemic. To a great extent 50% Not at all 4% To a small extent 10% To a moderate extent 36% Where could CEOs most use consultancy? CEOs rank their top priorities: To what extent has your company's strategic direction changed? 96% of CEOs say their company's strategic direction changed between March and September 2020 1. Strategy development 58% Employee performance 48% Leadership development 36% Succession planning 30% 2. Operational execution Employee engagement 3. Talent strategy 12 Q ICBA Independent Banker Q April 2021 Source: The Predictive Index's Annual CEO Benchmarking 2021