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WHAT'S NEXT?: Traditional slow, hierarchical leadership models are breaking down to be replaced by more agile systems of decision-making. Consequently, populist leaders are threatening to replace many career politicians while leaders in general are dealing with unprecedented, complex levels and speed of change requiring instant insights and decision-making. Many leaders (middle management) will be lost to automation in the coming years while Millennials will increasingly occupy leadership roles..

  • [New] If diplomacy proves ineffective, and the risk of regional conflict escalates, the possibility of a change in leadership within Ethiopia cannot be entirely disregarded. WardheerNews
  • [New] The UAE's leadership will be crucial for WTO members to reach a consensus on substantive issues such as the changes initiated at the previous ministerial meeting. The Gulf Time Newspaper
  • For South Korea, S4D 3 presents a unique opportunity to solidify and further build on its regional and global leadership in advancing democracy, transparency, and accountability. Brookings
  • China's policy is driven autocratically by a single man who is much less well disposed towards a more capitalist economy than his predecessor was; and while Narendra Modi is undeniably a strong leader, his leadership will be tested by democratic elections in May. Investec
  • Students can transform their perspectives on global leadership and undergo personal development to translate their ideas into change-making opportunities within their own contexts. King's College London
  • Markets like Vietnam and the Philippines present vast opportunities, but certain categories may still be too nascent for complex innovations and will take a longer time to penetrate given a challenging distribution landscape and the leadership of incumbents. Euromonitor
  • Widespread coverage of the difficult retreat from Avdiivka could complicate Ukraine's efforts to recruit the hundreds of thousands of new soldiers its military leadership says is needed to sustain the resistance against Russia. Yahoo News
  • There is a danger that efforts to fill leadership and training positions within the Unmanned Systems Force could lead to the withdrawal of experienced pilots from the combat zone. Atlantic Council
  • Today, as the world's second-largest economy, China's journey from agrarian society to economic powerhouse exemplifies the potential for growth and prosperity under visionary leadership and strategic reforms. Businessday NG
  • The UK wants to see the Hamas military dismantled so that it no longer poses a threat to Israel, and for its leadership to go into exile, preferring a technocratic leadership inside a demilitarised governing authority to take charge pending elections. The Guardian
  • Renewed the UK Biological Security Strategy and established the Biosecurity Leadership Council to ensure that the UK is resilient to a spectrum of biological threats and a world leader in responsible innovation. GOV.UK
  • In a year when more than 70 states around the world are due to hold elections, it pays to remember that not all risks can be mitigated, particularly when changes in political leadership can introduce new uncertainties. LGT Private Banking
  • The 'Net-Zero Industry Act' aims to boost domestic production of green technologies, in some of which - like solar modules - Europe has already lost its leadership to China, while in others - like wind turbines - it fears new competition, mainly from the Far East. www.euractiv.com
  • Following a year of restructuring, big acquisitions and leadership changes, Swiss pharma will look to create some positive buzz and assure investors of their growth potential in 2024. swissinfo.ch
  • Executives in China showed the greatest preference for risk tolerance as a leadership value amidst ongoing economic and technological headwinds. Human Resources Online
  • Executives in China showed the greatest preference for risk tolerance as a leadership value, while ASEAN respondents expected collaboration, trust-building and open ways of working. Human Resources Online
  • The UK UK battery strategy allocates £2 billion until 2030 to establish global leadership in sustainable battery design, support the automotive transition to zero emission vehicles and foster economic growth through strategic partnerships in critical minerals. GOV.UK
  • Incentivising individuals to save up to Rs 15,000-Rs 18,000 by selling surplus rooftop solar electricity to distribution companies will not only generate income but add up to put India in a strong position of climate leadership ahead of the COP 33. Zee Business
  • The fight for electric-vehicle sales leadership will be a two-company race for at least the next few years, with Tesla Inc and Byd remaining well ahead of Volkswagen. Irishexaminer.com
  • US officials have told CNN they believe the Iranian leadership is nervous about some of the actions of its proxy groups in the Middle East as fears of a direct confrontation with the United States escalate. CNN
  • China will act to reestablish its international climate leadership: To respond to growing demands by the international community and shift global climate-related attention away from China, while also advancing its own national interests, China is likely to offer a more concrete climate plan in 2024. Asia Society

Last updated: 17 March 2024



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