Power Hour
Transforming Leadership in the Digital Age

Intro from Matt Manners

A talk from..

Prof. Llewellyn E. van Zyl, 
Chief Solutions Architect, Mindset Management

In today’s highly competitive business environment, effective leadership is the cornerstone of organizational success. Research suggests that leadership behaviours explain over 70% of the variance in employee engagement and 39% in financial growth. Its thus not surprising that more than $60 billion are being spent annually on leadership development initiatives in the US.

However, most companies continue to rely on one-size-fits-none approaches, or general intuition when designing their leadership development initiatives rather than basing such on empirical evidence. This approach is costly and not only undermines the efficacy of these initiatives but also hampers overall organizational performance. Further, given that there is no clear and validated link between the leadership behaviours being targeted during these initiatives, and important organisational performance and growth metrics, there is no way to quantify the impact of these initiatives in real world dollar terms. 

The solution lies in embracing a data-driven approach to leadership development. By leveraging real-time data and rigorous analysis, organizations can identify the specific competencies, leadership experiences, abilities and values that directly drive key performance metrics. This allows companies to tailor their leadership development efforts to the unique needs of the organization and to ensure that every investment yields tangible returns. 

In this presentation, Prof. Llewellyn will explore the transformative potential of data-driven leadership development. Prof. Llewellyn will discuss the importance of linking leadership behaviors to core organizational performance, the steps to develop and validate a data-driven leadership capability model, and how to build a customized leadership development roadmap that aligns with the organization’s strategic priorities. By adopting a data-driven approach, organizations can unlock new pathways to success, empowering their leaders to navigate the challenges of the modern business environment and drive sustainable growth. This presentation will provide the audience with a roadmap on how to harness the power of data to transform their leadership development initiatives for maximum impact.

A talk from..

Josh Drean
Co-founder, Senior Partner
Work3 Institute

Future Shock: Is Traditional Employment Dead? Unveiling the Era of AI, Virtual Realities, and the Decentralized Work Revolution

With disruptive technologies on the horizon, traditional employment models are becoming outdated. How will your organization adapt to the evolving landscape of work?

Business is on the cusp of an inevitable and profound transformation. Conventional work paradigms are failing to adapt to the evolving needs and expectations of the modern workforce. Simultaneously, the emergence of disruptive technologies such as artificial intelligence, coupled with Web3 innovations including the metaverse, blockchain, and decentralized work models, is unlocking a whole new realm of work. It raises a pivotal question: Is the era of traditional employment over?

The tools of tomorrow will amplify human potential, from collaborating in virtual spaces through digital avatars, to managing transactions transparently on the blockchain. Those who embrace these technologies—and the manner in which people want to work—will unleash unprecedented levels of productivity and innovation. Conversely, those who remain tethered to outdated work patterns risk losing out on the best talent, and even becoming obsolete.

This talk ventures into unexplored territories to reveal how these innovations can transform work into more democratic, human-centric, and empowering work experiences. Josh Drean will bring to life the seismic shifts occurring in the workforce, propelled by employees’ growing demand for autonomy, flexibility, and a sense of purpose in their work. The talk will challenge leaders to embrace these changes, offering vital insights into navigating this new landscape. With compelling case studies and cutting-edge examples, this talk will help leaders stay ahead in a rapidly evolving digital environment and harness disruptive technologies to redefine the future of work.

Final talk..

Nigel McNeil
Vice President, Communication and Change Management
Fidelity Investments

Q&A

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