A quiet shift is underway in leadership teams and boardrooms. Executives report that AI now provides answers faster and often more comprehensively than they can. Strategy options, risk scenarios, and draft communications are generated in seconds. Rather than diminishing leadership, this shift reveals that leadership is never only about having the answers.
Read MoreIn today's climate of perpetual change, innovation is often hailed as the holy grail of competitiveness. But for organisations committed to long-term impact, innovation must be more than a buzzword or a race to adopt the latest technology. It must be redefined - not just as the introduction of new ideas, but as a disciplined, inclusive, and purpose-driven process led by people who understand that sustainability is not separate from innovation, but fundamental to it. What's needed is a deeper shift - one that positions a sustainable leadership at the core of technological transformation.
Read MoreAs AI continues its transformative influence across industries, the recruitment industry find itself at a pivotal juncture. The allure of efficiency, scalability, and data-driven precision is undeniable. From CV parsing to automated assessments and chatbot-facilitated engagement, organisations are rapidly integrating AI into talent acquisition to remain competitive. There is a race for innovation in our industry, but we must be careful to find a balance between automation and human insight.
Read MoreWith increasing complexity and challenging times ahead, the need for good leadership in our societies is becoming more pressing. At the same time, concerns are being raised about the profiles of those leaders in power and in positions of authority. It is worrying that so many senior level placements are still affected by gender, ethnicity, age and geographical location. Acting behind the scenes of top executive placements, are often executive search firms. Executive search firms are in a prime position to take larger responsibility for helping to ensure executive placements that better represent the interest of their organisation’s entire community. As the market for C-level and senior leadership profiles is rapidly evolving, can the executive search industry keep up?
Read MoreSo much has changed for business over the last few years, globalisation, tech disruption, climate change, geopolitical instability and it is fair to say that this will continue. This new business landscape requires something extraordinary in leadership: individuals who can navigate volatility, harness resilience, foster agility and integrate paradox. This unicorn breed of leaders are sustainable leaders, and their value has never been clearer.
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