In a shift of attitude, they say it's the most important leadership competency for a successful enterprise of the future.
IN TODAY'S uncertain world, what do CEOs want? How do they defy the complex world we live and work in? With creativity, it seems.
According to a new survey of 1,541 chief executives - including 25 per cent from growth markets such as the Asia-Pacific and Singapore - conducted by IBM's Institute for Business Value, CEOs identify 'creativity' as the most important leadership competency for the successful enterprise of the future.
That's creativity - not operational effectiveness, influence or even dedication. Coming out of the worst economic downturn in their professional lifetimes, when managerial discipline and rigour ruled the day, this indicates a remarkable shift in attitude. It is consistent with the study's other major finding: Global complexity is the foremost issue confronting these CEOs and their enterprises.
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Author: GVENKATRAGHAVAN
