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2026 KPMG Adaptability Index

KPMG

April 2026

Summary

This data-driven framework for anticipating and responding to change helps leaders understand how to position their organizations for growth in an era of constant disruption. Learn what it takes to adapt at the speed of change.

Content

81% of executives say boards and owners have increased expectations for their organizations’ ability to adapt to disruption, but many leaders struggle to translate that ambition into action. As volatility compounds across economic political and technological forces, the divide between intending to adapt and executing that vision becomes more pronounced—and costly. The KPMG Adaptability Index helps leaders bridge this divide between intent and impact by analyzing how leaders in six industries are anticipating change, responding under pressure, and pursuing continued growth in a world of accelerating shifts.

By examining adaptability across three pillars—culture, ecosystems, and strategy—and the structural factors influencing each industry’s performance, the Adaptability Index translates adaptability into measurable outcomes.

Read the report HERE.