Organizations with the strongest leaders have nearly double the revenue growth compared to those with weaker leaders. However, most leaders lack the full complement of skills to thrive in today’s rapidly changing work environment. To remedy this, organizations must adjust their approach to leadership and develop leaders who are able to build and enable powerful networks within the organization, creating conditions for employees to work through and with others to increase productivity.

1. RAISING THE BAR
FOR LEADERSHIP
Companies with strong
leaders are rewarded with
2X
the rate of revenue
growth compared to
those with weak ones.
But, many senior executives say
their leaders are struggling—
1 in 3
only
executives
think their leaders can
achieve business results
today.
WHY?
The work environment has changed
and so has effective leadership.
80%
have been given more
responsibility
76%
must achieve more
aggressive business
objectives
65%
have to deliver business
results faster
To be competitive in the new work
environment, organizations need more
“NETWORK
LEADERS”
who can…
LEAD
organizational change
GUIDE
employees to
broader enterprise
contribution
BUILD and
activate Collaborative
networks
BUT…
70%
of senior leaders lack
flexibility to effectively
create and lead
networks.
And, only
30%
are willing to take on
a new, unfamiliar role.
ARE YOUR
LEADERS
READY?
To learn more, download the Executive
Guidance for 2014 or visit CEB.