Leadership Void Threatens Global Businesses
Growing Difficulty
61% of global executives say it is much harder to predict a top leader’s success in a new role than it was five years ago.
Faulty Radars
Just 22% describe their company as being very successful in identifying talent early on.
A Dry Well
Only 22% rate their organization’s future leadership pipeline as very good.
Be Bolder
87% say that companies must become more creative and daring when promoting top talent.
Impact Over Longevity
78% think that a long track record in a current role is not the best predictor of success in a new one.
Intrinsic Value
87% say skills and knowledge can be acquired, and that personal traits really make the difference between good and great.
Change Management
86% say that careers will become more disruptive in the future, and that executives will have to take on unforeseen leadership roles and responsibilities more often.
Challenging Assignments
71% say their potential is best unleashed through assignments that stretch their current skill set and expose them to new and challenging contexts.