For organisations in the war for talent, finding and developing leadership that can thrive is a defining issue. Unfortunately, businesses often fail in this respect, compounded by hiring processes that have not taken advantage of technology innovation and data analytics.

The challenge is further intensified by issues of diversity as well as shortcomings in operational, transformative and collective leadership.

In practice, this is evidenced by failures in cultural awareness and adaptability as well as gaps in technical skills and, or knowledge, resulting in organisational tension and poor operational performance.