As an executive search firm our clients consistently mention these 5 attributes they require when evaluating professionals for leadership roles.
1. Collaboration: the recognition that top down management is no longer effective; today’s top cultures succeed by being inclusive and eliciting ideas and cooperation throughout the organization.
2. Communication: leaders are expected to possess strong verbal/written skills and be able to influence others versus dictate to others.
3. Innovation: leaders are expected to have an attitude of what must I do to be an agent of innovation and change? A company listed on the Fortune 500 today has a less than 50 percent chance of still being on the list in 2021.
4. Flexibility: leaders are expected to manage their business responsibilities with their family responsibilities in a way that is seamless; there is no defined work time vs. personal time.
5. Continuous Learning: the pace of rapid change will challenge leaders to be in a continuous learning mode; it is predicted that many job openings will go unfilled due to lack of technical expertise.
I would encourage you to assess how you stack up against the 5 attributes most frequently requested by our clients and adapt accordingly.
Published by Conselium Executive Search, the global leader in compliance search.
