This document discusses redefining leadership for competing in Asia in the 21st century. It covers three parts: leading yourself, leading others, and leading the future. It notes seismic changes like globalization and new generations that are affecting leadership. The rise of Asia Pacific with young CEOs in China and India is shifting power from tenured Japanese CEOs. Future leaders will need to be flexible, drive innovation, lead diverse teams, think globally, and balance short-term profits with long-term sustainability. Contact information is provided to discuss the presentation further.

1. Redefining Leadership – Competing in
Asia in the 21st Century
Torbjorn Karlsson
Regional Practice Managing Partner, Asia Pacific, Industrial Practice
June 25, 2009

2. An Introduction
Part I : Leading Yourself
Part II : Leading Others
Part III : Leading the Future
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3. Time to Challenge ‘Old School’ Thinking
Leadership by Values
Leadership by Skills
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Source: Tomorrow's Global Talent report, sponsored by BT, Career Innovation, Heidrick & Struggles, tomorrow’s company.

4. Seismic Changes Affecting Leadership
Going Global Globally-Minded
Focus on Short-Term Focus on Ecosystems
Growth
Expansion Collaboration &
Consolidation
Leading Generation X Motivating Generation Y
Power in Institutions Power in Consumers
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5. Redefining Leadership – The Rise and Rise of Asia Pacific
Japan as Powerhouse China & India
Tenured CEOs Young CEOs
Leadership Gap The Chinese Diaspora
Manufacturing Value-Added Services
Focus on Export Markets Grow Domestic Markets
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6. Prerequisites for Future Leaders
• Flexible and adaptable to deal with ambiguity and management paradoxes
• Drive innovation, exploit emerging opportunities and ideas
• Lead, coach and mentor multigenerational, multi-cultural teams
• Compete globally for talent, retain and develop talent, seek new talent
• Possess courage and optimism
• Communicate openly and regularly
• Possess a global mindset
• Balance short-term profit with long-term sustainability (profit, people and planet)
Future Leaders
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7. For questions on this presentation or to obtain a copy,
please contact :
Torbjorn Karlsson
Heidrick & Struggles
Email : tkarlsson@heidrick.com