In countries with greater gender parity, female board representation is positively linked to market performance. Despite advances in gender equality over the last century, we continue to face a gender gap. In many countries differences in access to economic and political opportunity, education, health, and survival between men and women persist. Of course,
Today’s business world is as complex as ever. And it’s always changing. Ray Carvey, executive vice president of corporate learning at Harvard Business Publishing, a subsidiary of the Harvard Business School, says management structures today are very different than 20 years ago, namely because of the middle manager. Carvey describes today’s business world as “volatile,
Do you identify with Arianna Huffington's leadership style? Or are you more of a Warren Buffett type? It's useful to understand your natural strengths and weaknesses when it comes to leading, writes Stephanie Christopher. Investing guru Warren Buffett surrounds himself with people who he trusts to perform well in their jobs without his help.
Over the years I've been fortunate enough to work with the most senior executives in an organisation. This often required me having to explain complex concepts to CEOs, senior management and other executives. Technology advances such as the Internet, Cloud computing, Mobility, etc., required careful and considered explanation. It was important to ensure that the
We’ve always said that although there are certainly some born leaders in our world, there are many more great leaders who have acquired and polished their leadership skills over a period of time. So, we know that with training, great leaders can be created. Modern training techniques have evolved to reach beyond the training room,
Typically, when we envision successful leaders, we think of people who are charismatic, who know how to take control of a room, and who are comfortable in positions of power. In fact, research suggests that extroversion is generally a strong predictor of successful leadership. Yet a new analysis of 25 studies, led by Dana Joseph,
Everybody makes mistakes—that’s a given—but not everyone learns from them. Some people make the same mistakes over and over again, fail to make any real progress, and can’t figure out why. “Mistakes are always forgivable, if one has the courage to admit them.” – Bruce Lee When we make mistakes, it can be hard
Throughout a career there are defining moments, ignition points that spark innovation and inspiration and propel us on the path towards leadership. But how do you recognise them? How can you create them? We have invited these inspirational senior engineering leaders to share their own leadership journeys, and reflect on those sometimes tiny, sometimes unexpected
Throughout a career there are defining moments, ignition points that spark innovation and inspiration and propel us on the path towards leadership. But how do you recognise them? How can you create them? And do you prepare to take the next step? We have invited these inspirational senior executive women to share their own
On your leadership journey, should you take a ladder or a compass? The answer depends on whether you are trying to build a career or have a fulfilling life. As David Brooks writes in The Road to Character, "Are you pursuing resume values or eulogy values?" When I graduated from college, I had the naive