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 : tkarlsson@heidrick.com