Some CEOs are ringing in 2012 with a greater sense of optimism, while some remain hesitant.
The CEO Confidence index rose to 5.78 out of a possible 10, the highest the index has been in 7 months. May 2011 was the last time that confidence levels were so high. In January, 56.3 percent of CEOs said they expect overall business conditions to be ‘good’ or better over the next 12 months. Another 25 percent of CEOs, however, ranked overall business somewhere between ‘good’ and ‘weak.’
For some, business conditions are slowly improving while others are looking to the November election with hope for a new political climate.
The desire for a change in Washington has become a long-standing theme in the CEO Confidence Index. CEOs are frustrated with political leadership and regulations. Here are a couple of CEO comments stating just that:
More than one CEO commented that business conditions seem to be better than the media is playing them out to be:
CEO Confidence Index — December 2011
Respondents: 343
| December 2011 | January 2012 | Monthly Change | |
| CEO Confidence Index | 5.48 | 5.78 | 5.5% |
What do you expect overall business conditions to be like one year from now on a 1 -10 scale? (10 = Excellent)
What is your assessment of current overall business conditions on a 1-10 scale? (10 = Excellent)
Over the next 12 months, what changes do you forecast for your firm compared to the past 12 months?
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Over 70% of Executives Surveyed Agree: Many Strategic Planning Efforts Lack Systematic Approach Tips for Enhancing Your Strategic Planning Process
Executives expressed frustration with their current strategic planning process. Issues include:
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