The Five Key Capabilities of Effective Leadership
Nov 14, 2018 · Building credibility. In the figure above, building credibility appears at the centre, surrounded by arrows. This is because this key capability is both the condition and the result of the other four. It is about gaining respect from others by keeping commitments and operating with a strong sense of purpose.
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Three Key Global Strategy Challenges Companies Face
Jan 16, 2023 · Three Key Global Strategy Challenges Companies Face. Multinationals are adapting and redesigning their global strategies in response to mounting pressures. The future of multinational corporations hinges on their ability to address three main forces affecting globalisation today: geopolitical tensions, sustainability and digital transformation.
The Strategic Decisions That Caused Nokia’s Failure
Nov 23, 2017 · Between 2001 and 2005, a number of decisions were made to attempt to rekindle Nokia’s earlier drive and energy but, far from reinvigorating Nokia, they actually set up the beginning of the decline. Key amongst these decisions was the reallocation of important leadership roles and the poorly implemented 2004 reorganisation into a matrix structure.
Aligning Individual and Organisational Values - INSEAD Knowledge
Oct 26, 2021 · These tensions between individual and organisational values have been clearly identified in management research. For example, close alignment between individuals’ values and those of their organisations leads to a number of positive organisational outcomes including a reduction in staff turnover. The literature also indicates that reflecting ...
The Biggest Barriers Women Face on the Path to Senior Leadership
Dec 6, 2023 · Despite women comprising nearly half of the global workforce, only around 32 percent occupy senior leadership roles (director, vice-president or C-suite), according to the Global Gender Gap Report 2023 from the World Economic Forum. Leveraging LinkedIn data from 163 countries, the report reveals that in C-suite positions, …
How to Deal With Stupidity | INSEAD Knowledge
Oct 19, 2023 · Keep people grounded. In certain situations, stupidity can be interpreted as a manifestation of self-idolatry, notably in individuals exhibiting narcissistic traits. Excessively self-absorbed, these people often display a disinterest in the opinions of others. Such individuals need to attain a more grounded perspective on life and cultivate ...
11 Leadership Lessons from Alexander the Great - INSEAD …
Nov 18, 2014 · 3. Create a well-rounded executive team. Alexander also knew how to build a committed team around him and operated in a way that allowed his commanders to build on each other’s’ strengths. 4. Walk the talk. Alexander set the example of excellence with his leadership style; he led his troops quite literally from the front.
The Real Story Behind Uber’s Exit from Southeast Asia
Sep 19, 2018 · Competition among ride-sharing companies is intensifying in Southeast Asia, a region where the growth of smartphone use is among the fastest in the world and the number of smartphone owners could exceed 400 million by 2020.. Since Uber, the first car-hailing app, began disrupting taxi and transport services around the world, Southeast Asian rivals such as Grab and Go-Jek have risen to compete ...
The Truth About Gender Stereotypes | INSEAD Knowledge
Mar 21, 2018 · Celebrating ambitious and assertive behaviour from women can chip away at the most pernicious gender stereotypes. Additionally, we can consider whether our ideas about what makes a successful leader should be expanded to include both communal and agentic traits. Clarissa Cortland is a Post-Doctoral Research Fellow at INSEAD.