The global businesses landscape is incredibly hard to navigate these days, making it a complex and unpredictable environment to compete in. Issues such as climate disruption, political upheavals and demographic challenges create immense barriers – but these challenges also often provide immense opportunity for leaders who can make the right decisions quickly. As international relationships change, fracture and are made anew, leaders are called upon to evaluate how – or if – they need to react. It is at this point that Xenia Wickett, Director of Wickett Advisory, is often asked for her counsel. Understanding how to navigate these challenges is a vital skill that effective leaders must understand and master if they desire to remain competitive in a workplace environment that will only move faster as we go forward.
Xenia Wickett is a moderator, coach and executive advisor who helps senior leaders make more informed decisions about the way forward when their organisation is confronted with uncertainty or complexity.
(0:00) Begin
(1:18) Xenia introduction
(1:52) In terms of geopolitics, is today more turbulent than previous years or generations?
(5:17) Why should companies pay more attention to geopolitical risks right now?
(9:30) What role does technology and interconnectedness play in the modern geopolitical landscape?
(13:22) There is so much information to consume and process now – what examples are there of leaders doing this really well?
(18:04) There is a tight interlink between crisis communications and geopolitics. How do you see that relationship?
(20:26) Can you talk more about‘ deglobalisation’ and what that means? Is it something we need to watch?
(22:32) Here in Australia we’re looking at Southeast Asia as they eye a greater opportunity and regionalisation. Has that always been there?
(25:41) What advice do you have for organisations that get drawn into taking a public stand on geopolitical issues?
(30:11) There is currently a lot of debate around who can have a legitimate say on certain issues. What’s your take on this discussion?
(32:38) Are there any organisations you see who are managing these complex geopolitical issues very well?
(34:57) The Takeaway – If a company wants tointegrate more sophisticated geopolitical analysis and thinking into how they operate, where should they start?
(37:52) Host wrap-up