The AI dilemma: Who should be in charge?

Viewed in Egon Zehnder In the dynamic realm of Artificial Intelligence (AI), executive leadership teams grapple with pivotal choices regarding AI integration and deployment. Here are three key considerations proposed by the authors: Establishing AI Leadership Leaders must determine the necessity of an AI leader and define their reporting structure. While direct reporting to the… More

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Unlocking organizational health is your blueprint for success

Viewed in McKinsey Out of the last 15 years, companies have never shaken up their organizational charts as much as they did in 2023, as our data clearly shows. Does this revelation surprise us? Not really. For the authors, Alex Camp, Arne Gast, Drew Goldstein, and Brooke Weddle at McKinsey, it’s a telling sign of… 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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Your middle managers are an underutilized resource

Viewed in McKinsey The article argues that middle managers are often an underutilized resource in organizations and suggests ways to better leverage their skills and expertise. The authors suggest that middle managers should be given more autonomy and decision-making power, as well as opportunities for leadership development and coaching. Additionally, the article advocates for clearer… More

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Agility for the Long Term

Viewed in Heidrick & Struggles It is not particularly common to see over ninety percent of executives agree on anything these days. Need for Agility But such consensus does exist on one perceived business necessity: the need for agility in business management. Heidrick & Struggles, the Chicago-headquartered executive search giant, surveyed executives and found, in… More

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What 800 executives envision for the postpandemic workforce

Viewed in McKinsey When the pandemic first emerged earlier this year, businesses largely prepared for what was thought to be, at first, a multi-week disruption. That quickly became a multi-month disruption. And then finally as summer arrived, it was clear that predictions that rising temperatures would bring it to an end were inaccurate. The precise… More

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The changeable organization

Viewed on McKinsey. When a company is underperforming, or identifies substantial opportunities for growth in ways outside of its traditional models, decisions are sometimes made to transform an entire organization around new goals. To be sure, such an approach is not to be taken lightly, and it is a holistic organizational undertaking. In “The Changeable… More

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