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2026 Top Trends in Executive Search Technology & Leadership Consulting

2026 Top Trends in Executive Search Technology & Leadership Consulting

As Cluen prepares its 2026 white paper on technology trends in executive search and leadership consulting, we would value your input. How are firms adapting their technology stacks to better source, evaluate, and place leadership talent?

By completing this short survey, you’ll receive early access to the findings and insights to help position your firm for what’s ahead. You’ll also be among the first to receive Cluen’s annual white paper, published later this year.
1.What Generative AI products is your firm using? Check all that apply.(Required.)
2.Does your firm have an AI policy in place?
3.What concerns, if any, do you have regarding the ethical implications of AI usage in Executive Search?(Required.)
4.Which of the following are you most interested in using generative AI for in your process? Check all that apply.(Required.)
5.Which AI Meeting transcribers do you like to use?(Required.)
6.Which AI Presentation-making tools do you like to use?(Required.)
7.Which AI Agents are you using in your current process:(Required.)
8.Are there any areas that you feel you would never want to use generative AI for in your process?(Required.)
9.What tasks did you start using AI for in the past year?(Required.)
10.What new tasks are you hoping to use AI for in the coming year?
11.Does your firm use SSO (Single Sign-On) or MFA (Multi-Factor Authentication)?(Required.)
12.What document storage tools does your firm use? Check all that apply.(Required.)
13.What email blasting tools does your firm use? Check all that apply.(Required.)
14.What internal and external communication tools does your firm use? Check all that apply.(Required.)
15.What candidate assessment tool(s) does your firm use? And if you are not using an assessment tool, how do you currently evaluate values and culture alignment?(Required.)
16.Does your firm use email sequencing and drip campaigns?(Required.)
17.Does your firm share client reports via a web portal?(Required.)
18.Does your firm use any 3rd party research tools? Check all that apply.
19.Where do you manage your new Business Development (BD)?
20.What are the most important reporting metrics, trends and KPIs your firm is tracking? Check all that apply.(Required.)
21.What does your firm use for Business Intelligence Reporting (Big Data)?(Required.)
22.What executive search software, if any, is your company currently using?
23.How likely are you to recommend your current software solution to a friend?
24.What is your favorite technology used in your business process?
25.What is your least favorite technology used in your business process?
26.How important was leadership consulting and advisory services to your 2025 results? (1=not important, 5=critical)
27.How important is leadership consulting and advisory services to your future strategic plan (1=not important, 5=critical)
28.How critical is alignment between the leader's style and the organizational culture? (1=not critical, 5=critical)
29.If you could predict one leadership risk or success factor with high accuracy before placement, what would it be—and why?
30.Are you experiencing any barriers when it comes to using validated assessments in executive search? Check all that apply.
31.How do you stay informed about the latest AI and technology innovations?
32.What is your email so we can add you to the raffle for a pair of Ray-Ban Meta sunglasses?