Training leaders for the twenty-first century

Abstract

As we prepare to enter the twenty-first century, there are two forces whose accelerating pace will alter fundamentally how organizations will be effectively led. They are: (1) dramatically heightened competitive pressures and (2) significant changes in the backgrounds and needs of employees. This article examines the critical competencies that will be required by the next generation of corporate leaders to successfully address these challenges. It proposes approaches as to how we might train and develop these.