Leadership is about more than just results

Introduction

Identifying and equipping individuals to lead an organisation successfully into the future is becoming increasingly complex.

It’s no longer just about what you achieve as a leader, but how you act, the teams you create around you and the environment you cultivate within a workplace that drives the success of your tenure.

However, the increased pressure and stress that leaders are now having to navigate in their daily lives has resulted in 75% seriously considering leaving their positions.

With this in mind, we wanted to understand what the leadership landscape looked like, and whether:

Do organisations have the talent pipelines needed for future success?
In which areas are businesses seeing the biggest skills gaps in their current leaders?
Are leadership frameworks being used correctly to inform leadership pipeline decisions?

We surveyed 1000+ HR professionals to acquire a holistic overview of what it means to lead in today’s world of work, to then examine how businesses can best equip their leaders to support their people and achieve the results needed for financial viability amidst ongoing change.

It’s clear that being a leader has never been more challenging, more demanding and more conflicting – and in an increasingly digital world, the need for human-centred leadership is more important than ever.

Read on to delve into the data and discover the traits of a truly impactful leader.

Jacques Quinio
Talent Management Solutions Director, Right Management