The report, commissioned by Adobe and conducted by S&P Global Market Intelligence, explores the state of work in 2023. It identifies pervasive friction, a crisis of leadership, siloed and underfunded technology strategies, an uncertain external environment, new operational cultures and values, autonomy, alignment, experience-led growth, value streams, data-driven operations, rethinking collaboration, persistent connection to plans and execution, inclusivity and creativity, non-linear outcomes, new technology strategies, scaling the content supply chain, mitigating technology silos, balancing security and usability, and satisfying outcomes beyond productivity. The report concludes that work is undergoing the most rapid and substantial transformation it has ever experienced, and that navigating this shift will require significant change management efforts and technology to underpin all work processes.