Technological innovation is on the brink of fuelling momentous change throughout the world economy, generating great benefits and challenges, in equal measure. Leaders in the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) are facing the almost overwhelming task with many endogenous forces being completely beyond their control. They are being called upon to manage organisations through times of turbulence, uncertainty, and disruption. In the face of a global pandemic that has thrown normal operational practices into disarray, the role of leaders and their ability to adapt and shift focus is more critical than ever.

Leadership skills needs to adapt within the context of the 4IR and the post COVID-19 'New Normal' if organizations are going to be able to survive and prosper. And while an organization's ability to thrive will not depend exclusively on individual leaders, their beliefs, conduct, ability to strategize, ways of handling people, will all have a profound impact on their instituition's culture and success.

Become a data-driven leader

Ethical leadership

Nurture a culture of lifelong learning (training and development)

How to develop a comprehensive Industry 4.0 strategy

Use technology to disrupt and transform your organization and your competition

Assess personal leadership traits and their impact on the performance of others

Plan and deliver clear, concise communication strategies to direct, guide and motivate employees

Understand staff needs in order to change a behaviour or practice

Determine how ability and motivation impact performance and outcomes

Explore various leadership styles and when each is best used to maximize the performance

Match appropriate leadership style to individuals and tasks

Provide feedback that recognizes and rewards employee performance

Use a consistent approach to providing feedback

Assess performance gaps and improve performance

Coach, reinforce and create a motivational climate for employee growth and retention

Describe your own interpersonal relationship style and its impact on those you lead

Conflic Management

Critical thinking

Strategy

Negotiation skills