Values
The current shift in values presents leaders with new challenges, often implying a loss of values. It is essential to discover or define new values. Technological developments and ongoing processes of change demand a different approach from today's leaders in order to operate successfully.
Furthermore, subsequent generations have been socialized differently. New ideas about leadership, management, and corporate culture are leading to the establishment of a new understanding of leadership skills.
Among other things, we are looking for:
- Flexibility
- Adaptability
- Willingness to learn in general „Lifelong learning“
- Willingness to acquire technological knowledge
- Practicing a culture of error
- Transparent communication
- Team oriented instead of hierarchical thinking
- Empathy
Today, the decision to commit to a company is made in a different way:
- Possibility of creative freedom
- Gaining more scope for responsibility
- Meaningfulness of the task(s)
- Transparency in dealing with one another
- Promotion
- Equality of opportunity
Collective intelligence
For leaders today, what counts is: questioning decisions, continuous communication, and involvement in decision-making processes. No going it alone. Authenticity and honesty are in demand and crucial for younger, up-and-coming talent to stay with the company. The journey is just as important as the destination, which can also change.
Empathy
Remote work creates distance. How can leaders still achieve closeness?
Questioning decisions and/or making them collaboratively. This requires regular exchange, the inclusion of diverse perspectives, and openness to new viewpoints.
Today, managers face the challenge of recognizing different needs and offering flexibility despite remote work and working from home.
Today, individual, needs-based communication and creative design of work modules count for more than the question of remuneration.