Commitments to doing more business globally are accelerating in 2012 despite economic, regulatory and other uncertainties. CEOs see the fundamentals for future growth still squarely in place. To understand how businesses are preparing for growth in their priority markets, we surveyed 1,258 CEOs based in 60 different countries and talked to a further 38 CEOs face-to-face for our 15th Annual Global CEO Survey. Delivering results: Growth and value in a volatile world explores CEO confidence in prospects, and how they are building local capabilities and creating new networks for new markets.

We asked CEOs how they see the global economy evolving and how they expect to deliver real business results. We found a growing sense of preparedness and optimism. This document highlights the key findings from our 15th Annual Global CEO Survey

Continued uncertainty has taken a toll on CEO confidence in their prospects for business growth in 2012. But companies aren’t on the defensive. Drawing on findings from our 15th Annual Global CEO Survey, 10 Minutes on the CEO agenda explores eight critical questions for business leaders as they position their companies for long-term growth in their priority markets.

Heading into 2012, US CEOs show measured optimism as they face wide disparities in their operations around the world. To be sure, slow recovery at home and crisis in Europe are immediate concerns. But long-term fundamentals point to robust growth in Asia, Africa, and Latin America -- and CEO strategies are clearly targeting this opportunity.

Our graphical representation of the key findings, as seen on the 'Explore the data' page, is designed to help you digest the information.

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