Future Shaper: How Leaders Can Take Charge In An Uncertain World

Praise for Future Shaper ‘In today’s world of mixed signals and rapid change, we need our leaders to evolve their skills and step up to a new decade, where use of technology and talent will be at the heart of competitive advantage. Niamh O’Keeffe’s future shaper f­ rame­work and approach provides a structured guide and advice on how to navigate leadership complexity and stay relevant. This book is a valuable and practical resource. It is a highly recommended read that will deliver a worthwhile ongoing leadership dividend.’  MARK SPELMAN, HEAD OF THOUGHT LEADERSHIP, WORLD ECONOMIC FORUM ‘Future Shaper insightfully describes the challenges of leadership in a rapidly accelerating technology-centric world of change, and is replete with practical frameworks for reflecting on what it takes to shape an organization’s future in the face of systemic uncertainty and changing workforce expectations. It is a thought-provoking and practical guide to the serious student of leadership.’ TIM BREENE, CEO WORLD RELIEF, AND CO-AUTHOR OF JUMPING THE S-CURVE ‘Compelling insights for the modern business leader on what it takes to be successful in our uncertain times.’  JOHN BOLZE, SENIOR MANAGING DIRECTOR, ACCENTURE i THIS PAGE IS INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK ii Future Shaper How leaders can take charge in an uncertain world Niamh O’Keeffe iii Publisher’s note Every possible effort has been made to ensure that the information contained in this book is accurate at the time of going to press, and the publishers and author cannot accept responsibility for any errors or omissions, however caused. No responsibility for loss or damage occasioned to any person acting, or refraining from action, as a result of the material in this publication can be accepted by the editor, the publisher or the author. First published in Great Britain and the United States in 2020 by Kogan Page Limited Apart from any fair dealing for the purposes of research or private study, or criticism or review, as permitted under the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988, this publication may only be reproduced, stored or transmitted, in any form or by any means, with the prior permission in writing of the publishers, or in the case of reprographic reproduction in accordance with the terms and licences issued by the CLA. Enquiries concerning reproduction outside these terms should be sent to the publishers at the undermentioned addresses: 2nd Floor, 45 Gee Street London EC1V 3RS United Kingdom 122 W 27th St, 10th Floor New York, NY 10001 USA 4737/23 Ansari Road Daryaganj New Delhi 110002 India www.koganpage.com Kogan Page books are printed on paper from sustainable forests. © Niamh O’Keeffe, 20