keynote at hbs alumni conference
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GLOBAL BUSINESS CHALLENGES AND TALENT
Vance Kearney
BA Business (1979)University of Hertfordshire
GLOBAL BUSINESS AND MARKETS
Markets, Customers and Talent are really global
Technology is transforming societies – (and killing some businesses)
Mobility and Accessibility is multiplying (The iShack)
Competition and innovation are everywhere.
GLO
BAL CHAN
GES
HEADLINES“China's rise in tech brings global tension”
Countries reliant on China for growth may suffer losing talent, economic opportunities and innovative edge, analysts say.
“The HP Way and how it completely screwed HP”
“Intel in more trouble than anyone knows”
‘Bank Chiefs scramble to stay at the top table’
“Multinationals dine out on tax avoidance”
“Fitch cuts Sony, Panasonic ratings to junk”
“What going over the fiscal cliff means for emerging markets”
“Why bank Regulation is like the EU Crisis”
BUSINESS LEADERSHIP CHALLENGES
Decision Making. Getting the critical ones right.
Technology, web, social, big data, primarily about customers and products but also about talent.
Relentless drive for efficiency and profit to fund innovation.
Sustainability of organisations and talent.
CEO AG
ENDA
IMPLICATIONS FOR ALL OF US (AND OUR CHILDREN)
FOR SUCCESS THERE ARE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Evidence of Intellect and Drive
Evidence of Curiosity and Passion
Evidence of Determination and Exceptional Effort
Evidence of Achievement
ENTRY REQ
’MTS
SPECIFIC SKILLS REQUIRED FOR GLOBAL SUCCESS
Emotional & Social Skills. It now really is a team game. Star players can only emerge through teams.
Technological Skills. The world works on technology. Technological ignorance is now career suicide.
Global Mobility is a huge attribute and European or Asian Languages are now expected.
Leadership skills and credibility. Nowhere is the talent demand greater than in leadership where catastrophic failure awaits.
GLO
BAL SKILLS
AWESOME OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUNG PEOPLE
Opportunities for people with talent in every sphere, self employment, startup, and employed.
Entry points for own business and networking have never been more numerous and accessible.
Job markets and opportunities are globally available.
Learning opportunities abound and are continuous.
OPPO
RTUN
ITES
THE UNIVERSITY CAN MAKE A HUGE DIFFERENCE
Education for a complex world, both now, and the future.
Mandatory education in social skills and technology
Personal attributes must be developed and encouraged.
Authenticity, Self Awareness, Curiosity, Passion, Care, Optimism, and Hard work.
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