Comments on: Precious Competencies by Lynda Gratton https://www.druckerforum.org/blog/precious-competencies-by-lynda-gratton/ Thu, 08 Nov 2012 09:48:21 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.4.4 By: Kevan Hall https://www.druckerforum.org/blog/precious-competencies-by-lynda-gratton/#comment-6941 Thu, 08 Nov 2012 09:48:21 +0000 http://www.druckerforum.org/blog/?p=211#comment-6941 It is fashionable at the moment to put more and more pressure on CEOs to solve the problems of the world and, speaking as one, I agree that we have a responsibility for doing what we can – first to create great companies that make products and services that people want and need, and to create employment, tax revenue etc..

We also have a responsibility to wider society, but having worked with hundreds of major multinationals over the last 30 years the vast majority of people I meet are ethical and trying to do their best.

If you asked me whether I put my trust in most CEOs I have met relative to most politicians or indeed relative to the sum of a largely uninformed public opinion on many issues – I think I would trust the CEOs.

They at least have to sustain a productive organisation over time that achieves its goals.

]]> By: Nadine B Hack https://www.druckerforum.org/blog/precious-competencies-by-lynda-gratton/#comment-4222 Wed, 31 Oct 2012 12:58:06 +0000 http://www.druckerforum.org/blog/?p=211#comment-4222 Lynda Gratton is correct that “now is the time for corporations and their leaders to be more explicit and transparent about their purpose and goals.” And that “precious competencies – innovation, scaling and alliances – are crucial to solving global challenges.” Peter Drucker, I believe, would agree. – Nadine B. Hack, CEO, beCause Global Consulting, and Executive-in-Residence Emerita, IMD Business School

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