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Experience alone won’t lead: It’s time to rethink leadership
In an era of disruption, equating experience with expertise can be misleading. Professor Jeroen Stouten emphasises the importance of complexity orientation in leadership—valuing adaptability, emotional maturity, and intrinsic motivation over mere tenure. Organisations must rethink their criteria to identify leaders who can navigate dynamic environments and drive sustainable success.
Unlocking future talent – The competency trap
Most organisations fall into the competency trap, focusing on current needs rather than future potential. This approach risks creating a workforce that’s ill-equipped to adapt and grow with the business. Shifting from hiring for competencies to capabilities can build future-proof teams ready to meet evolving challenges.
An inspiring lesson in the face of a cyberattack
In an era where cyberattack prevention is paramount, our recent event underscored the profound impact these threats can have on businesses and individuals. Through a compelling testimonial, we explored the immediate repercussions and long-term recovery strategies, emphasizing the importance of cohesive crisis management and proactive leadership in safeguarding operations.
Restructuring for the future: embracing a paradigm shift for sustainable success
In a rapidly evolving business landscape, traditional restructuring methods often fall short. Companies must adopt a paradigm shift focused on adaptability, purpose alignment, and long-term value creation. This article explores how this strategic approach can transform restructuring into a tool for sustainable success.
Introducing Ronald de Zoete, Championing VALPEO’s executive interim management practice in The Netherlands
Ronald de Zoete joins VALPEO as the new Partner in the Netherlands, enhancing their executive interim management practice. With expertise in finance, restructuring, and leadership, Ronald aims to help Dutch companies navigate complex transitions and drive sustainable change.
Mental processes, the fuel behind success
Executive mentors play a critical role in transforming leaders’ thinking patterns to achieve “next level” success. By shifting from reactive to proactive mental processes, leaders can navigate complex challenges and set new strategic directions. Selecting the right mentor is essential for unlocking advanced cognitive capabilities and staying ahead in the rapidly evolving business landscape.
Engaging remote workforces: Fostering capability over proximity
As remote work becomes the norm, organisations must shift from proximity-based management to a capability-driven approach. By fostering a growth mindset, setting clear expectations, and encouraging open communication, leaders can effectively engage and develop their remote workforce. This strategy not only enhances employee engagement but also drives long-term organisational success.
The complexity of selection: understanding board perspectives in CEO recruitment
The complexity of CEO selection lies in the diverse perspectives of board members, each influenced by their own experiences and values. To streamline this process, it’s essential to understand the organisation’s current and future stages of value creation. Employing strategies like open dialogue, data-driven assessments, and external expertise can bridge gaps and align on organisational needs for effective decision-making.
Navigating the talent crisis: the paradigm shift we need now
In the face of a deepening talent crisis, organisations must shift from traditional hiring metrics to a capabilities-focused approach. Emphasizing potential and adaptability over prescriptive experience is crucial for effective talent management. Investing in development, fostering flexibility, and encouraging innovation are key strategies to attract and retain top talent.
Rethinking employee value: building a future with fulfilled and committed talent
Recent statistics in Belgium reveal that 1 in 8 employees are considering leaving their current employers, signalling a need for organisations to reassess employee engagement. Embracing a value system that sees employees as value creators can lead to increased innovation, commitment, and organisational success.
Dealing with the Challenges of Sustainability: Finding the Right CSO
At VALPEO, we understand that finding the right Chief Sustainability Officer is not just about matching skills and experience with job descriptions. It’s about aligning personal capabilities with the organisation’s strategic sustainability vision. Here’s how we help organisations navigate this complex process.
Mastering AI: How to Identify the Ideal Chief Information and Digital Officer
In the digital era, artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping the strategic landscape of businesses across industries. As AI technologies become increasingly integral to organisational operations, the role of the Chief Information and Digital Officer (CIDO) has never been more critical.
Today’s leaders prioritise relevance in their strategic thinking
Since the turn of the century, corporate governance has undergone significant transformations. After the Enron scandal, among others, new requirements were imposed in terms of reporting and internal control with increased responsibility for directors.
A CEO can only be successful in a context that matches who they are
“By looking for a CEO’s story, we can link him or her to a context within which he or she can create added value for a company,” says Fabiaan Van Vrekhem, managing partner of VALPEO.
