After the last two turbulent years, as leaders continue to seek new mindsets and strategies to manage and transform their teams within a challenging pandemic, a volatile present and an uncertain future, adaptability and flexibility seem to be gaining visibility as the most valuable qualities for effective leaders within leadership programmes.  This is driven by the need to understand how to support and bolster their increasing virtual workforce while dealing with the challenge of talent acquisition as organisations respond to “The Great Resignation.”  Attracting and retaining talent has become a KPI for all leaders, amid aggressive competition and a demand for a purposeful organisational culture with relevant values and a clear answer to ‘why’. 

I am fortunate to be part of DCU’s Emerging Leadership Programme, which aims to inspire the next generation of leaders through a diverse schedule of innovative professional development initiatives.  It’s so interesting to hear from these emerging leaders of the importance of thinking strategically and having solid goals while keeping the plan flexible and adaptable.

Very worthwhile to check out (again!) the Simon Sinek’s TED talk on How Great Leaders Inspire Action, which is all around this Why question.