Redefining Leadership : Competing in Asia in the 21st Century

by Davis, Gerry; Langton, Stephen

• ISBN13: 9780470824351
• ISBN10: 0470824352
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2009-04-20
• Publisher: Wiley

Summary

This compilation of articles written by Heidrick & Struggles' consultants collectively addresses underlying challenges faced by many companies in their day-to-day operations in this fast-changing region. The book provides pragmatic and knowledgeable commentary on many of the leadership issues organizations face whether they are new market entrants, strategic investors or dominant local players in the region.

Author Biography

Gerry Davis
Managing Partner, Global Practices &
Regional Managing Partner, Asia Pacifi c
Heidrick & Struggles

Gerry is responsible for leading and shaping Heidrick & Struggles’ client facing activities and initiatives. He was previously regional managing partner, Asia Pacific, where he led the region through a period of unprecedented growth to assume clear market leadership. Earlier, Gerry led the CIO, Technology and Professional Services Practices in
Asia Pacific.

Beginning his career as an offi cer in the Royal Australian Navy, Gerry went on to work with consulting and technology businesses in Australia, the Asia Pacific and the United Kingdom. He became the managing director of a leading Australian Internet company, and before joining Heidrick & Struggles, was executive director at an international executive search firm.

Gerry has a Master of Commerce from the University of New South Wales, and an MBA from the
University of Washington.

Stephen Langton
Global Practice Managing Partner,
Leadership Consulting
Heidrick & Struggles

Stephen has led major succession planning, management audit and leadership development programs for the world’s leading organizations. He has been responsible for the development of more than 20 CEOs and C-suite teams covering a range of sectors including banking,technology and entertainment.

Earlier, Stephen was director at a leadership consultancy working on projects in China, Hong Kong, Korea, Singapore, India and Japan. He began his career in executive search with Amrop International in Sydney in 1996. Prior to his career in business, Stephen served 10 years as an offi cer and pilot in the British Army.

Stephen has an MBA from the Australian Graduate School of Management and is a guest lecturer at
Queensland University.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments	p. vii
About the Authors	p. ix
Foreword	p. xiii
Introduction	p. 1
Leading Yourself	p. 11
The Rise and Rise of Asia Pacific	p. 13
The Evolving C-Suite	p. 29
Getting to the Top: Leadership Development	p. 51
Leading Others	p. 67
Building and Keeping Teams	p. 69
Executive Talent Management	p. 81
Mentoring, Coaching and Setting an Example	p. 97
Leading the Future	p. 115
Enter the Dragon: China	p. 117
The Elephant in the Room: India	p. 133
The Future of Business Leadership in Asia Pacific	p. 147
Conclusion	p. 165
Index	p. 189
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