Dubai 2014 - Press Conference on the Global Leadership Index

TL;DR

A comprehensive analysis of the Global Leadership index reveals a lack of confidence in global leadership, with a focus on the importance of social media in improving trust in leadership.

Transcript

well good afternoon ladies and gentlemen thanks very much for joining us for our third press conference here in the media program the global agenda Council Summit 2014 this one is to Mark the launch of our Global Leadership index which um is a new Endeavor by the councils it's the first time we've attempted to do this but basically it's to try to c... Read More

Key Insights

• 🌐 There is a fundamental lack of confidence in global leadership, with 86% of respondents believing in a global leadership crisis.
• 😘 Traditional values are undergoing a shakeup, with religious leaders experiencing the lowest confidence.
• 😜 International organizations and business leaders rank highest in trust, while governments and media leaders rank lowest.
• 🌐 The top skills desired from global leaders are a global perspective, the ability to collaborate, and better communication.
• 🥺 Political leaders are facing complex challenges with no easy answers, leading to a decline in trust and confidence.
• 👨‍💼 Businesses are able to maintain trust by focusing on delivering promises and generating profits.
• 🖐️ Social media plays a crucial role in improving trust in leadership by providing new channels for communication and interaction between leaders and citizens.

Questions & Answers

Q: How did the Global Leadership index measure confidence in global leadership?

The Global Leadership index surveyed over 1,700 experts and found that 86% of respondents believe there is a global leadership crisis, indicating a lack of confidence in current leadership.

Q: What skills are global leaders being asked to possess?

The top skills desired from global leaders are a global perspective, the ability to collaborate, and better communication. These skills were highlighted unanimously across gender and generations.

Q: Why is there a lack of trust in political leadership?

Political leaders are facing increasingly complex challenges, including economic, environmental, and geopolitical issues. There are no easy answers, and the demand for leadership is high, but the ability to deliver on expectations is becoming more challenging.

Q: How are businesses able to maintain trust and confidence in their leadership?

Businesses are more focused on delivering their promises and generating profits, which makes it easier for them to maintain trust. They are not bound by the same rules and international governance issues as governments, which may contribute to their higher ranking in the index.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• The Global Leadership index reveals a fundamental lack of confidence in global leadership, with 86% of respondents agreeing that there is a global leadership crisis.

• Traditional values are undergoing a massive shakeup, with confidence in religious leaders at an all-time low.

• International organizations are ranked highest in terms of trust, followed closely by business leaders, while governments and media leaders rank lowest.