Relational Skills Development for Next Generation Leaders: A Business Insider’s Perspective

The post-pandemic world has brought about seismic changes in the business environment, requiring leaders to acquire soft skills such as relational skills to succeed in a world of continuous uncertainty and change. "Relational Skills Development for Next-Generation Leaders" is a practical guide for post-graduate students, future executives, and mentors, drawing upon over twenty years of experience in the luxury fashion industry to help executives improve their leadership skills.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 258 pages
Publication date: 29 January 2024
Publisher: De Gruyter

The post-pandemic world has brought about significant changes in the business landscape, impacting businesses of all sizes. Companies are embracing digital transformation, navigating irregular economic recovery, grappling with rising living costs, facing challenges in the energy transition, and witnessing uneven wealth distribution. Additionally, there is a growing demand for action on diversity and inclusion, amidst a backdrop of resentment towards privilege, geopolitical power alignments, and democratic versus autocratic leadership.

In this evolving context, leaders of today and tomorrow must adapt and evolve. While they require essential hard skills to thrive in a technology-driven workforce, it is equally important for them to develop soft skills that can help them navigate continuous uncertainty and change.

Relational Skills Development for Next-Generation Leaders is a valuable resource for post-graduate students, future executives, and mentors in the corporate world. Written by an experienced leader with over twenty years of experience in leading teams and projects with global transformational impact in the luxury fashion industry, the book offers practical insights and strategies for enhancing leadership skills.

Through modern research, frameworks, and scenarios, the author guides executives on how to observe, reflect, develop, practice, and improve their leadership abilities. The book emphasizes the importance of building strong relationships, effective communication, empathy, and resilience, which are crucial for success in today's complex and interconnected business environment.

By leveraging the author's extensive industry experience and expertise, readers can gain valuable insights and practical tools to enhance their leadership skills and contribute to the growth and success of their organizations. Whether you are a recent graduate embarking on your career or a seasoned executive seeking to advance your leadership abilities, Relational Skills Development for Next-Generation Leaders is a must-read for anyone looking to thrive in the post-pandemic world.

Weight: 434g
Dimension: 169 x 239 x 17 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783111335148