Now that we are here, we need to look at the next ten years…..2030! Here are a few trends that leaders in various industries will need to consider:
Generational Difference Management
There is a major generational transformation which is about to take place in the leadership sector – the arrival of Millennials on the global leadership scene. Millennials are generally considered team-players and high achievers. There is a high probability that a team environment will be fostered as well as technological innovation be embraced in their leadership styles.
Collective Leadership
With the team focused trend of leadership, it is likely that in a few years we won’t see any heroic leaders anymore. There will be brand new forms of leadership that will perfectly match the requirements posed by new working environments, where adaptive challenges cannot be tackled by an individual, but a group of people.
It is suggested that once Millennials take hold of leadership positions, we will start to see collective leadership styles flourish all over the place – but this new approach will require a radical transition in thinking.
Sustainability
Sustainability means that managers will be looking towards the long-term consequences of their decisions. Social responsibility will become embedded into business processes and managers will be increasingly responsible for delivering insights about how their decisions impact the workforce and business climate.
Overall, leadership is not static but constantly evolving and developing. Staying aware of these trends will help to keep forward-thinking leaders in the know.
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