Rethinking board motivation

Viewed in Egon Zehnder The article unveil the evolving landscape and challenges facing board directors today, emphasizing changes in their motivations, roles, and compensation. The authors highlight several key findings: Motivation Board directors are increasingly motivated by the desire to make a real impact on the boards they serve, shifting their focus from monetary rewards… More

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The emerging role of Chief AI Officers: Is your organization prepared?

Viewed in Egon Zehnder Discover how Chief Artificial Intelligence Officers (CAIOs) are leading the charge in transforming organizations through AI adoption. As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to reshape industries, the need for dedicated AI leadership roles grows even stronger. Empowering AI transformation The CAIO takes the reins of AI adoption, strategy, and innovation within organizations,… More

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Unleashing the power of CMOs: A new era in B2B marketing

Viewed in Egon Zehnder The article by Egon Zehnder delves into the evolving role of Chief Marketing Officers (CMOs) in Business-to-Business (B2B) contexts and the strategies they employ to drive success. The article highlights the transformation of B2B marketing from a support function to a strategic driver of growth. CMOs are playing a pivotal role… More

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The evolving role of Chief Data Officers

Viewed in Egon Zehnder The article by Egon Zehnder sheds light on the evolving role of Chief Data Officers (CDOs) and their increasing importance in driving business transformation and innovation beyond data protection. CDOs are responsible for managing and protecting this critical asset, ensuring compliance with data regulations, and safeguarding against cyber threats. CDOs have… More

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Young leaders are shaping the future of organizations

Viewed in Egon Zehnder The article highlights that younger generations are increasingly assuming leadership roles and bringing fresh perspectives to organizations. As digital natives, they possess a deep understanding of technology and its potential for transforming businesses. Fresh, Inclusive and collaborative Young leaders are driving a cultural shift within organizations by promoting inclusive and collaborative… More

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The CFOs evolving roles

Viewed in Egon Zender Discover the critical attributes and skills that modern Chief Financial Officers (CFOs) must possess to succeed in today’s business landscape. In an insightful article from Ângela Pêgas and Bruno Carrasco, learn how the role of CFOs has evolved beyond traditional financial management, requiring them to play a more strategic role in… More

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The Path to the Boardroom

Viewed in EgonZehnder Global management consulting and executive search firm EgonZehnder works with over 600 corporate boards annually. In this article, the firm draws on this extensive experience with corporate boards to answer the question: How precisely does one go about becoming a director on a corporate board? Niche The answer, EgonZehnder contends, is not… More

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Psychological safety: Digging deep within

Viewed in EgonZehnder Before 1990, the phrase “psychological safety” did not exist in business phraseology. Defining psychological safety In this EgonZehnder article the authors draw its definition from a book, The 4 Stages of Psychological Safety, by business strategist Timothy R. Clark, who defined it as “a condition in which human beings feel included, safe… More

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Data in Difficult Times

Viewed in EgonZehnder Pretty quickly into the emergence of last year’s global pandemic,  global management consulting and executive search firm EgonZehnder sensed some fairly seismic moves were underway in the direction of global business. They responded by doing what any exceptional management consulting firm would do; they sought out the facts related to these changes…. More

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New Marketing for the New Normal

Viewed in Egon Zehnder It’s increasingly recognized that much of global business may be altered in permanent ways by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Marketing will likely be no exception. Executive search firm EgonZehnder interviewed 65 executives from 61 countries around the world, asking the following question: “How will the marketing function look different post Covid-19?”… More

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Companies Hunt for CEOs with High EQ and Humility

Viewed in The Times of India. What attributes do companies seek in their most senior executive? The answer to that question is evolving, particularly as companies increasingly see value in several prominent soft skills, including humility, humanity, humor and hope. The search for these executives reflects a growing recognition that inclusion and consensus-building are key… More

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