Before the Internet there was a growing consensus about the traits and characteristics of successful leaders.
Although significant elements of this research base remain the same, Leadership roles are changing, both in terms of the knowledge domains that are relevant, as well as in the variable nature of the role boundaries.
Leadership development practices based on years of job rotations often fail to develop leaders fast enough or with the right skills to be relevant in a rapidly changing business environment.
This strategic management report examines the competencies required for leadership in today's business environment and the leadership development practices necessary to accelerate learning.