
Member Thought Leadership
Stephan B. Breitfeld explores how companies across the globe seem to be caught between the conflicting priorities of cost reduction and future investment. This dual movement is shaping companies worldwide and revolutionizing the demands placed on international leaders.
Companies are now looking for people who can operate across cultures: conveying stability in times of crisis while still opening prospects for the future. The talent challenge is intensifying as new technologies drive demand for entirely new skills, while at the same time companies derive not only threats but also opportunities for innovation and growth from global risks.
Today’s leaders must see uncertainty as an opportunity to shape the future – no matter if they operate in New York, London, Singapore, or Frankfurt. They must act in a world ruled by geopolitical tensions, various conflicts and technological upheavals.