Since 2020, leaders have had to navigate large changes and crises whose effects, especially without proper crisis leadership, are still being felt today. How did those that managed to succeed during this time do it? The authors argue that effective crisis leadership involves gaining perspective in uncertain times by listening to others.

Want to build an adaptable, disruption-proof organisation? Here’s how

To make your virtual teams a success, work to develop an understanding and empathetic approach to maintain employee morale and motivation while simultaneously being mindful of mental health. Here are some practical tips that virtual leaders can incorporate to deal with their teams diligently.

The business landscape is undoubtedly changing. While some aspects of leadership, such as setting a vision and executing on strategy, will remain, the future leader will need to possess a new arsenal of skills and mindsets to lead effectively.

Studies have shown that seeing yourself as a leader is a critical first step on the path towards acting like one. And yet, many people are uncomfortable identifying as leaders. What drives this reluctance? While there are many factors at play, the authors’ recent research highlights the role of reputational fears in deterring people from viewing themselves as leaders.

Traditional leadership development tells us that 70% of learning happens through on-the-job experience, 20% though feedback, and 10% through formal training

The traditional model of the leader-hero who saves the day, knows it all, is the smartest person in the room, and is too often driven by power, fame, glory, or money is not appropriate in today’s environment.

The World Economic Forum estimates that more than half of all employees around the world need to upskill or reskill by 2025 to embrace the changing nature of jobs.

Over the course of the pandemic, businesses have largely—and often successfully—adapted to new ways of working. They’ve also embraced digitization and reorganized their supply chains. All of this has been necessary, but it will not be enough. 

Upskilling is a longer-term investment in augmenting the knowledge, skills, and competencies that help employees advance their careers.