Our working world is changing rapidly. As a result, many professionals and executives face new challenges. Why? Because we increasingly need to think in more complex ways, are less able to plan, and have to tolerate more uncertainty. At the same time, we still need to deliver results and perform effectively.
No wonder many people are reaching their limits and ask themselves: “Why am I doing all this anyway?” Proven strategies are losing their value because they were developed for predictable situations – which will become increasingly rare in the future. Additionally, rapid technological development challenges existing business models and requires completely new forms of collaboration.
But how can these upheavals be managed? What attitude and abilities will managers and employees need in the future? One thing is clear: Tomorrow we will have to lead differently than today.
What Truly Helps Leaders Advance?
How Do You Become Fit for Future?
You will only cope with the various changes and uncertainties if you question familiar thought patterns and behaviors and change them when necessary. As a leader of the future, you must grow and continuously develop. New competencies must be practiced and trained. The five skills mentioned are closely connected and often depend on each other.
An example: Once, a CFO who had argued with numbers and facts for decades realized through coaching that in the changing work environment, he also needs to train and use his intuition to make faster decisions.
The first step: Learn about your abilities and strengths and use them specifically. Tailored coaching can provide valuable support.
What do you think: Which abilities will make you more successful in the future? What are your experiences? I look forward to your thoughts in the comments!
Take Away
- In an increasingly complex and unpredictable work environment, leaders face new challenges and must expand their competencies.
- Successful leadership increasingly requires comprehensive engagement with and awareness of one’s own emotions and empathy for team members.
- Additionally, flexible problem-solving skills and building sustainable relationships and genuine teamwork are becoming more significant.
- Leaders should promote creative thinking and deliberately create space for innovation.
- The ability to deal with uncertainties and contradictions, as well as thinking strategically, is becoming a core competency for future-ready leaders.
Would you like a little support? Then coaching can help develop your abilities. Contact me and we’ll find your path.
