World Without Borders? PWC CEO Survey

PWC has released is 10th Annual Global CEO Survey [registration may be required]:
Was:
Within borders
Is:
Across borders
Will be:
Without borders?

Being able to anticipate many different scenarios is one of the keys to success on a global scale:

As a consequence of complex technology, multiple regulatory regimes and a trend towards geopolitical tensions, risk is becoming more complex. This requires that executives be extremely attuned to establishing control and risk management mechanisms and that they possess the foresight needed to anticipate many different risk scenarios.

To be successful in this rapidly changing global environment, CEOs thought four characteristics were key:

• Possess vision – Exploiting the potential of ever-expanding markets and harnessing the power of technology and innovation requires vision. Global executives must possess the vision required to redefine their business models. They must also be able to inspire, motivate and empower their people to fulfill that vision.

• Demonstrate agility – The successful global executive will be agile enough to react to rapidly changing business conditions and to collaborate in support of new business models.

• Become global citizens – In the global marketplace, parochial or territorial thinking will not suffice. Global business leaders must embrace diversity, understand and be able to reconcile cultural differences, and contribute in meaningful ways to the communities in which they do business.

• Show courage – Important at any time, courage is even more necessary in an environment defined by uncertainty and increased risk. The courageous business leader boldly embraces new opportunities, responds to new risks and takes on new responsibilities. Such a leader is prepared to make tough decisions to ensure that the needs of sometimes competing stakeholders are fairly and equitably met. 

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