As leaders we need to prepare for the future the best we can. It’s impossible to foresee events such as the 9/11 terrorist attacks, the 2008 financial crisis, or even a key person leaving the organization but we can develop the skill sets to adapt, adjust, and overcome to ensure the impact is minimal. Leading into the future means that we as leaders do our best to ensure that our people and our organizations are set up for success.
Diana Wu David is the author of Future Proof: Reinventing Work in the Age of Acceleration, a book about how to adopt more agile mindsets and practices to prepare yourself for success in a fast-changing world, across a 100-year life. A former Financial Times executive, Diana now works a CEO and board level to boost agility and collaboration and build a competitive, resilient workforce. Her clients have included Credit Suisse, The Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group, Wharf Hotel Management Group, Expedia, the World Bank, Asia Development Bank and KPMG.
Leading Into the Future Topics
During this interview Diana and I discuss the following topics:
- Lanes which people tend to focus on when thinking of the future
- Changes which she foresee’s leaders needing to be aware of
- The effects of technology on organizations
- How leaders can tackle Globalization
Diana’s Resources
If you are interested in learning more about Diana and her resources, be sure to check out the following links:
- dianawudavid.com
- FREE Future Proof Checklist
- Two Free book chapters!
- Future Proof: Reinventing Work in an Age of Acceleration
- Diana on LinkedIn
- Diana on Facebook
- Diana on Twitter