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Imagine This...

The Next-Gen CEO

Apr 17, 2024
BCG's organizational leadership expert Judith Wallenstein discusses the future of CEOs, envisioning a shift to chief ecosystem orchestrators. Topics include leadership traits, global volatility, AI impacts, and the need for diverse backgrounds. The podcast explores challenges, crisis response, and the evolution of executive roles in a changing business landscape.
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Quick takeaways

  • The CEO role by 2030 will transform into a chief ecosystem orchestrator, focusing on external relationships and agile decision-making.
  • The future CEO requires traits like vulnerability, humility, and adaptability, emphasizing trust-building and nuanced leadership.

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The Evolution of the CEO Role by 2030

By 2030, the CEO role is envisioned to undergo significant changes, transitioning from a model of high workload and learning curve to a more collaborative and specialized approach. The emergence of co-CEO arrangements challenges the traditional single CEO structure, offering a more complementary and diversified leadership profile. The discussion delves into the necessity of broadening the CEO role to adapt to the evolving complexities of the business landscape, encouraging a more team-oriented and expertise-driven leadership model.

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