Asia Society Mumbai June 25 2009
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Redefining Leadership – Competing in Asia in the 21 st Century Torbjorn Karlsson Regional Practice Managing Partner, Asia Pacific, Industrial Practice June 25, 2009
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We do not have to dwell on the fact that the world has changed immeasurably since the summer of last year. Prescribed ways of thinking and acting have been severely challenged and many no longer apply in these unprecedented times. Governments, companies and individuals are in survival mode as bastions of banking have failed and industry icons are teetering on the edge. Many blame the economic downturn and the global financial crisis on failures of governance. Regardless, it will be leadership, in all its forms, that will ensure our short-term survival and a sustainable future.
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Redefining Leadership – Competing inAsia in the 21st Century
Torbjorn KarlssonRegional Practice Managing Partner, Asia Pacific, Industrial Practice
June 25, 2009
An Introduction
Part I : Leading Yourself
Part II : Leading Others
Part III : Leading the Future
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2Source: Tomorrow's Global Talent report, sponsored by BT, Career Innovation, Heidrick & Struggles, tomorrow’s company.
Leadership by Values
Leadership by Skills
Time to Challenge ‘Old School’ Thinking
Seismic Changes Affecting Leadership
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Globally-MindedGoing Global
Focus on Short-TermGrowth
Expansion
Leading Generation X
Power in Institutions
Focus on Ecosystems
Collaboration &Consolidation
Motivating Generation Y
Power in Consumers
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China & IndiaJapan as Powerhouse
Tenured CEOs
Leadership Gap
Manufacturing
Focus on Export Markets
Young CEOs
The Chinese Diaspora
Value-Added Services
Grow Domestic Markets
Redefining Leadership – The Rise and Rise of Asia Pacific
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Prerequisites for Future Leaders
• Possess courage and optimism• Communicate openly and regularly• Possess a global mindset• Balance short-term profit with long-term sustainability (profit, people and planet)
Future Leaders
• Flexible and adaptable to deal with ambiguity and management paradoxes• Drive innovation, exploit emerging opportunities and ideas• Lead, coach and mentor multigenerational, multi-cultural teams• Compete globally for talent, retain and develop talent, seek new talent
For questions on this presentation or to obtain a copy,please contact :
Torbjorn KarlssonHeidrick & Struggles
Email : [email protected]
