Cross-Functional Priorities and Challenges 2026 Summary and Insights: Region Comparison

Organizations across regions are entering 2026 at very different points in their transformation journeys, shaped by variation in digital maturity, workforce capabilities, and readiness to adopt new technologies. To better understand these differences, APQC analyzed results from its Cross‑Functional Priorities and Challenges research by geographic region, comparing responses across Asia/Pacific, Europe, North and South America, and Africa and the Middle East. This summary highlights where regions align on priorities and where meaningful gaps emerge that influence how effectively organizations can scale digital and AI‑enabled ways of working.