Awakening to a new world: After the Great Recession

The world is now much more global and interdependent
Mobile, social, and cloud computing continue to explode
Critical new skills are scarce—and their uneven distribution around the world is forcing companies to develop innovative new ways to find people, develop capabilities, and share expertise
Demographic shifts are creating a diverse, multigenerational workforce
Global social, political, and regulatory shifts are changing the focus of business
Technology is changing how we work and the skills we need

A time for action

Three key areas of strategic focus

Lead and develop:

The need to broaden, deepen, and accelerate leadership development at all levels;
Leaders at all levels: Close the gap…