The chief executive role is a tough one to fill. From 2000 to 2013, about a quarter of the CEO departures in the Fortune 500 were involuntary. Senior executives often think about a overwhelming to do list, delivering short term and long term results, and finding and keeping the right talent. This is in addition to developing a cohesive high-performing culture, as well as inspiring and engaging employees. Given the rapid rate of disruption and emerging competitors in sectors previously protected by patents and high entry costs, developing leadership for this unpredictable environment is not only required - it is essential for survival
2. “The chief executive role is a tough one to fill. From 2000 to 2013, about a
quarter of the CEO departures in the Fortune 500 were involuntary, according
to the Conference Board.
The fallout from these dismissals can be staggering: Forced turnover at the top
costs shareholders an estimated $112 billion in lost market value annually, a
2014 PwC study of the world’s 2,500 largest companies showed”.
THEBURNINGPLATFORM
Harvard Business Review. May-June, 2017. (What Sets Successful CEOs Apart - by Elena Lytkina Botelho, Kim Rosenkoetter Powell,
Stephen Kincaid, and Dina Wang)
3. Personally Professionally Talent
Struggle to meet
professional obligations while
trying to live a balanced life
Feeling overwhelmed with my
“To do” list:
Is my leadership style agile – and ready to
adjust to the world of today and tomorrow?
Delivering results over the short term, and
set the business over the long term
Having my business model disrupted by
innovation
Revamp leadership development. Focus on
Who leaders are rather than What they
do – leaders who focus on the business
results AND people
Finding, developing and keeping the
right tech savvy talent
Ability to develop a culture in my
organization that embraces innovation,
risks and opportunities - developing a
cohesive high-performance culture
Create and maintain a positive, team-
orientated culture where trust is
fostered
Senior Executives often
think about:
What do I delegate?
What can I stop doing?
How do I carve out essential thinking
time?
How do I enjoy what I am doing?
4. Act and deliver - with speed, urgency
and decisiveness1 Interpret and visualize the future,
engaging employees and key-
stakeholders
2
Lead from the front, with humility
3
TheLeadershipReality
SeniorExecutiveshavetodealwithmanycompetingpriorities-
Theyhaveto:
4Have an adaptive mindset in a
disruptive environment with the ability
to continually re-position the business
5. MULTINATIONAL
CEO'S FACE A
NUMBER OF
CHALLENGES
Leaders have things they know about,
that keep them up at night
And some stay awake concerned about
what they don’t know
Organizations get flatter, information more
readily available, and empowerment
increasingly critical to succession
These elements continue to democratize
leadership to all levels of the organization
Disruption is no longer just a catch
phrase
20. ABOUTTHEAUTHORHaving spent the last 15 years working across the globe in China, Middle East, South Africa, Europe, Australia and Thailand, I am passionate
about creating inspiring global leaders. I work with global multi-national CEO’s and HR Directors to create highly engaged teams across multiple
continents to grow their businesses.
As the author of the book “Leadership Through My Lens” I help leaders to discover what makes them inspiring, thereby encouraging each team
member to become more inspiring to those they work with. I write for Entrepreneur Magazine, Leaderonomics Magazine and have a photography blog
sharing the metaphors and imagery from my camera and how this connects with leadership.
I typically help in the following ways:
• Keynote Speaking at Conferences and Events
• Mentoring and Executive Leadership Development for CEO’s, C-Suite Leaders, HR Directors and Executive Teams
• Workshops, Mentoring and Coaching Programs for Mid to Senior Leaders globally
ANTON
VAN DER WALT
Some of the areas I assist in are:
- Leadership Development
- Change Management
- Engagement and Performance
- Workforce Planning
- Organisational Development
- Industrial Relations
To get in touch with me to help your leaders and teams you can contact me at
anton@antonvanderwalt.com or ph. +971 54440 9153
I have worked across a broad range of industries including automotive, transport and other manufacturing.