# 46% CHRO Leadership Development Priority

> Nearly half of CHROs (46%) cite leadership and manager development as a top priority for 2026, marking a significant shift from operational to human-centered productivity approaches.

- **URL:** https://www.gartner.com/en/newsroom/press-releases/2026-01-12-gartner-identifies-the-top-future-of-work-trends-for-chros-in-2026
- **Category:** Workplace Research
- **Tags:** Leadership, Workplace Trends, 2026
- **Updated:** 2026-03-20 10:10
- **Canonical page:** https://timetrack.works/items/46-chro-leadership-development-priority

## Details

## Key Statistic

46% of Chief Human Resources Officers cite leadership and manager development as a top priority for 2026, according to Gartner's Future of Work Trends research.

## Shift in Priorities

This represents a significant pivot toward human-centered approaches to productivity:

- 31% now emphasize workplace culture (up from 15% in 2025)
- Organizations recognize that technology alone cannot solve productivity challenges
- Focus shifts from process optimization to people development

## Time Management Implications

The emphasis on leadership development affects how time is allocated:

- **Manager Training Time**: Increased investment in developing management skills
- **Coaching Sessions**: Regular one-on-ones and development conversations
- **Cultural Initiatives**: Time dedicated to building and maintaining workplace culture
- **Strategic Thinking**: Moving from reactive management to proactive leadership

## Context

This trend emerges alongside recognition that only 21% of employees are globally engaged, suggesting that better leadership and culture are essential for meaningful productivity gains beyond what technology can provide.

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