Emerging from the Downturn 
With the accelerating pace of Globalization in our “flat world” it is rapidly becoming apparent that business challenges such as our recent financial crisis quickly become global problems requiring global solutions. There are a number of requirements on businesses and executives today including a global culture and mindset where cross border understanding and multi-national corporate integration are of critical importance. In today’s world where boundaries are not only coming down but they do not exist geographically, increased inclusion and collaboration generating faster action are needed to not only drive business success but to survive. Additionally, this interconnectedness of our world requiring greater speed to market becomes necessary and a key competitive advantage to yield market leadership for those who “get this”. What is becoming important is not where someone is based as business is now based everywhere.
Given the above trends in the market and the global impact, for example, of our recent financial crisis, several areas of risk management are becoming apparent relative to a business’ survival. Still today a talent management strategy is paramount for success. Pillars of this are world-class talent acquisition, identifying and developing talent with proactive career management strategies, and talent retention all leading to greater corporate knowledge, performance and efficiencies. Whether internal in an organization or external with customers, suppliers and partners, long-lasting, transformative relationships are critical for success as evidenced by the findings of our New Reality 2.0 survey co-sponsored and authored with Birkman International.
Another area of opportunity for most companies appears to be the trend to “go green”. Corporate recognition of this and understanding on how to be innovative and efficient can lead to a critical competitive advantage. Many companies are recognizing it is partly about saving money but also about sustainability of the enterprise and how “going green” can have a positive payoff. Specifically in this area of sustainability we have seen a trend that a Chief Sustainability Officer is the fastest growing c-suite position. Integrating an executive who can help focus on strategic forward thinking and risk management to maximize shareholder value and bring innovation to the enterprise is the cutting edge.
With offices in all of the major business centers worldwide, Stanton Chase is well placed to partner with your business to address these critical global issues to thrive and survive going forward.
Dean Bare
Regional Vice President, North America
Managing Director
Stanton Chase Atlanta
