o often it is said that people do not like change and yet we are living through a period of great change.

o often it is said that people do not like change and yet we are living through a period of great change.
Many understandably are concerned by the shortage of talent but this problem will only be solved by some new ideas combined with recognising what has been important in the past.
Of course, this is a touch simplistic but it does explain the surprise and frustration many have felt in talking with companies, especially during 2021 when there appeared a genuine reluctance to discuss change.
The whole topic of sustainability has come to sit on nearly every board’s agenda in the last two years. Investors today want to see strong strategies in place before investing as do many consumers, clients and guests.
It is no coincidence that the decline in new leaders emerging is almost directly in line with the erosion of companies possessing strong values and a sense of community. Talent grows within an environment they trust and enjoy.