ExecutiveEDGE September 2026: What has changed this year, the benefits of bulk and the growing need to develop talent

Oct 16, 2026 | Manufacturing, All Categories, Digital Infrastructure

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Welcome to our latest recap of ExecutiveEDGE, the EndeavorB2B newsletter that helps leadership teams make informed decisions by giving them a macro view of what’s essential as well as a micro focus on key takeaways and actionable steps.

Our writers spent a lot of time last month looking at the fundamentals of running a business as well as the underpinnings of today’s economy. On the latter topic, we listened for what top executives across industries have been saying has changed this year in the operating environment and how they see the inflation picture as we sprint toward the end of another year.

Each of our September newsletters featured a piece on the blocking and tackling of leading a business in 2026. We looked at how overloaded calendars aren’t the problem but merely a reflection of a deeper organizational problem. We examined strategies for improving suply chains. And we dug into the cross-industry consolidation trend that looks set to increasingly reward bulk.

And we looked at employee development by showing how one company is betting on building its own talent pipeline and how leaders across the economy should build their next generation of leaders before they need them. With the demographic winds not exactly in employers’ favor, it’s news we can all use.

You can find these stories and a whole lot more of our team’s work on strategy, leadership and management at the ExecutiveEDGE newsletter archive. While you’re there, you can subscribe to future newsletters or send an idea to one of our contributors. We look forward to hearing from you!

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