OWP 2022: Leading For the Future

Q&A In a panel discussion with seasoned executives, we drew lessons from their experience on leading people through transformations. LEADING PEOPLE THROUGH STRATEGIC TRANSFORMATIONS →People WHAT IS YOUR HOT TOPIC? The different perspectives of leading people through strategic transformations. WHY DOES THIS MATTER NOW? All companies have to go through transformations in their markets to stay relevant for their customers. Most companies have to go through dual transformations

transformations is critical. Leading dual transformations simultaneously requires taking people with you through the use of formal and informal authority.

concurrently: they have to enhance the performance of the current business model to generate profits while at the same time preparing and transforming the organization for future business models that might look very different from today. Mobilizing organizations around these

Our panel comprised John Davison, former Zuellig Pharma and Ekaterra CEO; Subhajit Mitra, Head of Talent Development at Carrier Asia; Lisa Yeow, Regional General Manager Organization Development at Chanel and Cloris Zhang, Senior Vice President, Integrated Supply Chain (ISC), AMEA at Mondelēz International. Insights from high-level senior executives based in Asia show how to best to lead strategic transformations in businesses.

KATHARINA LANGE Affiliate Professor of Leadership at IMD

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