Norbert Lurz

Our recent Board Monitor UK report revealed that a fifth of business leaders lack confidence in their executive teams' ability to deliver results and the traditional divide between non-executive board directors and senior management seems to be weakening. Read more in The Times article below to find out if this shift, driven by rising pressures and complex challenges like AI and cybersecurity, is leading to increased operational involvement from boards, resulting in heightened tensions within the boardroom. With comments from Alice Breeden and Kit Bingham. https://bit.ly/4dGitLh (subscription needed) #Leadership #Boards #BoardMonitor #UK #Boardroom

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Emerging AI opportunities in industrial operations include supply chain planning, procurement enhancements, manufacturing optimization, and engineering augmentation. To succeed, leaders must prioritize use cases with the highest ROI and focus on capturing value while delivering results. https://atbain.co/3YRdZM7

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CEO succession planning typically unfolds over a 2-year period prior to the official transition. But is this timeframe really enough to identify, nurture, and select a leader who can ensure a business’ long-term success? Egon Zehnder recently conducted an analysis of the 110 most recent CEO appointments in the top 50 listed Business Services companies across the world, and our findings paint a more complex picture. Read on for more insights: https://ego.nz/3VSOvO6 Author: Marc Daleiden

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Within the five core capabilities my colleagues outline for the next era of private capital, talent and organisational health are increasingly being seen as critical differentiators in creating operational and organisational alpha.

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As organisations still grapple with getting the right leaders it has never been more important to make objective, informed decisions whilst managing the substantial risks associated with senior appointments. Evidence based leadership assessment is vital to ensure the best diverse hires! Interesting article by Richard Waddell of Boyden #leadershipconsulting #diversity #equityofopportunity

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We recently hosted a virtual roundtable with 14 senior executives on 18th July, exploring what it takes to deliver a successful transformation. Simon Henderson, Mohit Wadan, and Fritz Jaeger from Bain's Performance Improvement and Accelerated Transformation team led an insightful session, discussing six key features for success. They highlighted the importance of focusing on productivity, covering both growth and cost, to stay competitive in all seasons. Balancing "change the business" and "run the business" activities was also emphasized for sustained efficiency. https://bit.ly/46GZXjP

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We recently hosted a virtual roundtable with 14 senior executives on 18th July, exploring what it takes to deliver a successful transformation. Simon Henderson, Mohit Wadan, and Fritz Jaeger from Bain's Performance Improvement and Accelerated Transformation team led an insightful session, discussing six key features for success. They highlighted the importance of focusing on productivity, covering both growth and cost, to stay competitive in all seasons. Balancing "change the business" and "run the business" activities was also emphasized for sustained efficiency. https://bit.ly/3A28hy5

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We recently hosted a virtual roundtable with 14 senior executives on 18th July, exploring what it takes to deliver a successful transformation. Simon Henderson, Mohit Wadan, and Fritz Jaeger from Bain's Performance Improvement and Accelerated Transformation team led an insightful session, discussing six key features for success. They highlighted the importance of focusing on productivity, covering both growth and cost, to stay competitive in all seasons. Balancing "change the business" and "run the business" activities was also emphasized for sustained efficiency. https://bit.ly/3WFwUcS

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We recently hosted a virtual roundtable with 14 senior executives on 18th July, exploring what it takes to deliver a successful transformation. Simon Henderson, Mohit Wadan, and Fritz Jaeger from Bain's Performance Improvement and Accelerated Transformation team led an insightful session, discussing six key features for success. They highlighted the importance of focusing on productivity, covering both growth and cost, to stay competitive in all seasons. Balancing "change the business" and "run the business" activities was also emphasized for sustained efficiency. https://bit.ly/3YrEd9g

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We recently hosted a virtual roundtable with 14 senior executives on 18th July, exploring what it takes to deliver a successful transformation. Simon Henderson, Mohit Wadan, and Fritz Jaeger from Bain's Performance Improvement and Accelerated Transformation team led an insightful session, discussing six key features for success. They highlighted the importance of focusing on productivity, covering both growth and cost, to stay competitive in all seasons. Balancing "change the business" and "run the business" activities was also emphasized for sustained efficiency. https://bit.ly/4fsm55i

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We recently hosted a virtual roundtable with 14 senior executives on 18th July, exploring what it takes to deliver a successful transformation. Simon Henderson, Mohit Wadan, and Fritz Jaeger from Bain's Performance Improvement and Accelerated Transformation team led an insightful session, discussing six key features for success. They highlighted the importance of focusing on productivity, covering both growth and cost, to stay competitive in all seasons. Balancing "change the business" and "run the business" activities was also emphasized for sustained efficiency. https://bit.ly/3AhIUZ7

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We recently hosted a virtual roundtable with 14 senior executives on 18th July, exploring what it takes to deliver a successful transformation. Simon Henderson, Mohit Wadan, and Fritz Jaeger from Bain's Performance Improvement and Accelerated Transformation team led an insightful session, discussing six key features for success. They highlighted the importance of focusing on productivity, covering both growth and cost, to stay competitive in all seasons. Balancing "change the business" and "run the business" activities was also emphasized for sustained efficiency. https://bit.ly/4czT8BC

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CEO succession is the number one role of the Board. In today’s complex and dynamic environment, investing time and attention to acquire and develop the right bench of talent at the top is a critical priority, and Boards that engage in the necessary planning and preparation to implement an effective succession process will be rewarded.   In this article we discuss the five steps to best practice in the CEO succession process.   Read the article here - https://lnkd.in/d3-c3bdU #ceo #ceosuccession #succession #chair #board #RemCoChair #chiefpeopleofficer #development #executivesearch

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You may naturally opt for a leader within the organization. But an internal appointment isn’t always possible, and sometimes promoting insiders to CEO may not be the optimal decision. My dear colleagues, Egon Zehnder consultants Uhuru M. and Heloise Nel, outline the key elements of the CEO succession process, as well as four leadership competencies that go a long way towards increasing an externally appointed CEO’s success:

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BCG’s M&A Report has tracked nearly 1 million deals since 1980, revealing key trends and strategies for value creation. This year’s edition explores regulatory impacts, integration planning, and top success factors for M&A teams. Discover what’s driving the market:

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BCG’s M&A Report has tracked nearly 1 million deals since 1980, revealing key trends and strategies for value creation. This year’s edition explores regulatory impacts, integration planning, and top success factors for M&A teams. Discover what’s driving the market:

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In the context of the ongoing debate between the UK’s Chancellor and the FCA, this Management Today article [https://bit.ly/4c9la7f] is a timely reminder of the need for leaders in the financial sector to find a way to become more agile and innovative. This article explores how leaders can skilfully manage the paradox of balancing innovation with the discipline necessary for regulatory compliance to drive positive transformation and strong financial performance. #Leadership #Innovation #Regulation #FinancialServices #Culture #Transformation #HeidrickAndStruggles

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At the risk of sounding like a broken record, this is my last message before the book goes live on June 4th, so very much appreciate your understanding, as well as your encouragement! With tight deadlines, packed schedules, and challenges, it’s easy to forget – yet crucial to remember – that there is much more to life than our professional responsibilities. We are individuals dealing with emotions, feelings, and levels of consciousness and unconsciousness capable of directly affecting our creative potential and satisfaction levels, not only at work but also outside of it. “The Energy Advantage: How to Go from Managing Your Time to Mastering Your Energy” will help you become your full self, integrating both the individual and the professional, anytime, anywhere. ➡️ Help me beat the algorithm. The book is available for pre-order from HarperCollins Leadership. All my royalties will be donated to charity work. To pre-order, please click here: ego.nz/43sMQ3Y ➡️ Click here for more insights: https://ego.nz/3UbWlla #TheEnergyAdvantage #LeadershipTransformation

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