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FRESH BLOOD, NEW SKILLS Korn Ferry’s annual Executive Pulse Survey surveyed executives from across the globe, including a select group of Chief Corporate Affairs Officers (CCAOs). We explored the issues CCAOs are facing, including external challenges, their current talent needs, and the skills the function will require in the future. SURVEY 2020 WHAT ARE THE TOP 3 EXTERNAL CHALLENGES KEEPING CCAOs UP AT NIGHT? 29% Regulatory scrutiny 23% Social pressure and responsibility 25% Environmental impact and sustainability 3 YEARS AGO TODAY 33% Data analytics 17% Change Management Communications 17% Content, in-house editorial, and storytelling 43% Speechwriting 21% Media relations 19% Social Media Pre-pandemic figures CCAOs are valuing completely different skillsets than three years ago 22% Influence without authority 22% Business acumen and decision quality 22% Courage of conviction WHAT MAKES A GREAT CCAO? Read the report and view our full pulse survey results. About Korn Ferry Korn Ferry is a global organizational consulting firm. We work with clients to design their organizational structures, roles and responsibilities. We help them hire the right people and advise them on how to reward, develop and motivate their workforce. And we help professionals navigate and advance their careers. www.kornferry.com LEARN MORE
