Over the next decade, today's connected world will be explosively more
connected. Anything that can be distributed will be distributed:
workforces, organizations, supply webs, and more. The tired practices of
centralized organizations will become brittle in a future where
authority is radically decentralized. Rigid hierarchies will give way to
liquid structures. Most leaders--and most organizations--aren't ready
for this future. Are you?
It's too late to catch up, but it's a great time to leapfrog. Noted
futurist Bob Johansen goes beyond skills and competencies to propose
five new leadership literacies--combinations of disciplines, practices,
and worldviews--that will be needed to thrive in a VUCA world of
increasing volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity. This book
shows how to (1) forecast likely futures so you can "look back" and make
sure you're prepared now for the changes to come, (2) use low-risk
gaming spaces to work through your concerns about the future and hone
your leadership skills, (3) lead shape-shifting organizations where you
can't just tell people what to do, (4) be a dynamic presence even when
you're not there in person, and (5) keep your personal energy high and
transmit that energy throughout your organization.
This visionary book provides a vivid description of the ideal talent
profile for future leaders. It is written for current, rising star, and
aspiring leaders; talent scouts searching for leaders; and executive
coaches seeking a fresh view of how leaders will need to prepare. To get
ready for this future, we will all need new leadership literacies.
