Publications · White Papers

White papers for the Industry 4.0 leader.

Jointly developed by the Centre for Executive Education and the Disruptive Leadership Institute on the identification, assessment, selection and development of next-generation leaders in an increasingly digital-driven workplace.

Developing a High-Performance Organisation (HPO)

Abstract: How do organizations become high-performance organizations? Mission, shared values, organizational design, people, engagement and culture all contribute — but leadership is the key driver of financial and operational performance, and the enabler for executing strategy.

Keywords: High-Performance Organization · Emotional & Social Intelligence · Leadership Styles · Results-Based Leadership · Employee Engagement

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What Makes a Great NextGen Leader?

Abstract: Developing the next generation of leaders means building a sustainable leadership pipeline for the Fourth Industrial Revolution. Research points to cognitive readiness skills and emotional and social intelligence competencies as the differentiators in a VUCA-driven environment.

Keywords: Cognitive Readiness · High Potentials · Industry 4.0 · Leadership Pipeline · Situational Leadership Styles · VUCA

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Leading the Digital Transformation of the Organization

Abstract: The world has moved beyond process automation into cognitive automation leveraging artificial intelligence and robotics. This paper examines the structure of a digital organization, the accompanying challenges, and the role of leaders in transforming the organization to succeed in the digital world.

Keywords: Digital Economy · Digital Transformation · DNA of the Digital Organization · Industry 4.0 · Leadership

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Identifying, Assessing and Selecting NextGen Leaders

Abstract: Organizations face growing pressure to deploy future leaders faster. This paper provides insights into best practices and contemporary approaches to talent assessment and the selection of high-potential talent and future leaders.

Keywords: High Potentials · Leadership Pipeline · Talent Assessment · Talent Identification · Talent Selection · War for Talent

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Leading in a Disruptive VUCA World: Cognitive Readiness

Abstract: Effective leadership is the process of impacting and influencing people to achieve results and prepare for the future. This paper shares best-practice approaches and frameworks to prepare the next generation of leaders to succeed in an increasingly VUCA business environment.

Keywords: Ambiguity · Complexity · Cognitive Readiness · Disruption · Uncertainty · VUCA

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Developing and Coaching of NextGen Leaders

Abstract: A structured view of how executive coaching, mentoring and a corporate coaching culture accelerate the readiness of high-potential and next-generation leaders in a digital-driven workplace.

Keywords: Executive Coaching · Coaching Culture · Leadership Development · NextGen Leaders · Mentoring

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Managerial Challenges in Leading and Engaging Teams

Abstract: Examines the managerial and leadership challenges of building, leading and engaging high-performance teams — including team effectiveness, collaboration and employee engagement in disruptive conditions.

Keywords: High-Performance Teams · Employee Engagement · Team Effectiveness · Collaboration · Leading Teams

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