If there’s one constant in recent times, it’s been the relentless pace of change, and 2024 has delivered its own unique mix of challenges and breakthroughs.

We’ve witnessed the dramatic maturation of AI technologies reshape business practices, while the climate crisis has demanded ever more urgent attention. Meanwhile, the global political landscape has continued to shift beneath our feet (with the full effect of such shifts to be seen as we enter into 2025) and all the while our organisations and societies – and those responsible for leading them – have felt the pressure to raise their standards in their practices, their ethics, openness, and social responsibility.

Drawing close to the end of 2024, whilst for many of us it’s a time to relax and enjoy the holidays with loved ones, it’s also that time when thoughtful leaders pause to take stock – both of the journey they’ve navigated over the last 12 months and of the wisdom that’s guided them through.

At BlueSky Thinking, we’ve certainly leant into reflecting upon wisdom. And, in the spirit of giving, we’re rounding off 2024 by sharing with our readers the articles that resonated most strongly with our community this year.

Whilst rankings – and rankings analysis – reigned supreme with our readers (as did scholarships) key themes for our readers this year included DEI and women in leadership, wellbeing, sustainability, and business ethics.

Which ones did you find most insightful, and which might you have missed?

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