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Alliance Manchester Business School Report Reveals Leadership is More Complex Than Ever

28 Apr 2026 • 1 min read
A recent report by Alliance Manchester Business School (AMBS) reveals that leadership has never been more complex.

The results tells a clear story:

  • 73% of UK leaders say their roles have become more complex since 2020.
  • 67% of leaders experience work-related stress at least once a week.
  • 31% of leaders have received no formal training to help them manage effectively in their current role.
The top challenges? AI and new technologies, cybersecurity risks, and a fluctuating UK economy.

To help leaders navigate this fast-changing world, AMBS is offering 50% funding towards their Executive Education short courses for Greater Manchester-based organisations.

Gain the skills to lead with confidence in key areas:
  • Data and AI for Leaders
  • Leading Digital Transformation
  • Leading Major Projects
  • Managing Complex Business Challenges
  • Transforming Customer Experiences
Equip your team to lead the future and learn more about AMBS’s short courses: https://ow.ly/WH8H50YMJ1w
Download the full report leadership report: https://ow.ly/WQry50YMJ54