Publisher's Synopsis
Examines the change initiatives adopted by employers in recent years in pursuit of competitive advantage (eg restructuring, externalization, internationalization, information technology and organizational learning), which have had significant implications for the role and skill requirements of senior managers. This report pulls together the different perspectives from 17 of the UK's leading employers, plus over 50 senior managers, on just what it takes to be effective at the top and what will be needed along the way.