The book, now in its second edition, does not offer a one-size-fits-all solution for those wondering how to manage a company’s strategy, but rather – through the experience of the Directors of SDA Bocconi School of Management’s Master’s programs – it provides a comprehensive overview of the distinctive competencies of tomorrow’s leaders and a guide for those who aspire to lead people and organizations.
Good managers must possess a broad set of technical and managerial competencies, cultivate a strategic vision, and gain an awareness of the financial, environmental, and social sustainability of their decisions. The job description calls for skills, method, and a solid educational background. To acquire this professionalism, management education plays a decisive role, one which still today is often underestimated. If we think of a company like a big, complex orchestra, first of all managers need to become aware of their professional expectations and where their skills lie. This will enable them to forge their growth path, whether that leads to general management, as the “director” of the various sections, or toward specialization, as a “virtuoso” in a given instrument, an expert in a specific discipline capable of fitting into a complex environment. Second, in the life cycle of our professional development as responsible leaders, there are skills and competencies that dynamically become more critical than others. This is why it’s essential to understand when to invest in one direction or the other. This collection of contributions serves as a compass pointing the way to a clearer understanding of the differences and the typical features of various learning paths in the sphere of high-level managerial training, illustrating the critical competencies managers need to prepare for the challenges in this profession in an increasingly uncertain future.
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For participants of large listed companies to enrich their knowledge with elements, both intrinsic and unfolding, to further develop their governance and leadership skills.
Identifying growth opportunities and drive innovation with a strategic agenda, understanding key external trends and effectively merging financial and market perspectives.
