{"id":29540,"date":"2024-11-13T09:39:46","date_gmt":"2024-11-13T14:39:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dhrglobal.com\/?p=29540"},"modified":"2025-08-22T10:33:59","modified_gmt":"2025-08-22T14:33:59","slug":"what-leaders-need-for-2025-according-to-6-experts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dhrglobal.com\/insights\/what-leaders-need-for-2025-according-to-6-experts\/","title":{"rendered":"What Leaders Need for 2025, According to 6 Experts"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"block-hero alignfull  has-breadcrumb\">\n    <div class=\"outerwrap\">\n        <div class=\"wrapper\">\n            <div class=\"copy\">\n\n                                    <ul>\n                        <!-- Breadcrumb NavXT 7.0.2 -->\n<li><a property=\"item\" typeof=\"WebPage\" title=\"Go to Insights.\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dhrglobal.com\/insights\/\" class=\"post post-page\" aria-current=\"page\"><span property=\"name\">Insights<\/span><\/a><meta property=\"position\" content=\"1\"><\/li>                    <\/ul>\n                \n                                    <h1>What Leaders Need for 2025, According to 6 Experts<\/h1>\n                \n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n            <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"block-insights-detail \">\r\n\t<div class=\"intro\"><p>Shaping the business landscape of 2024, evolving workforce and market trends have driven a heightened need for leadership and organizational solutions. An aging workforce, rapid technological advancements, growth and transformation goals, and the need for precise hiring decisions are prompting organizations to rethink their approaches.<\/p>\n<p>In response, companies are focusing on four core solutions: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dhrglobal.com\/capability\/leadership-consulting\/organizational-development\/\">organizational design,<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dhrglobal.com\/capability\/leadership-consulting\/individual-consulting\/executive-assessment\/\">executive assessment<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dhrglobal.com\/capability\/leadership-consulting\/individual-consulting\/executive-coaching\/\">executive coaching<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dhrglobal.com\/capability\/leadership-consulting\/organizational-development\/succession-planning\/\">succession planning<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\t<div class=\"meta\">\r\n\t\t<p class=\"date\">November 13, 2024<\/p>\r\n\t\t<p class=\"type\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dhrglobal.com\/insights\/#\/type\/individual-consulting\">Individual Consulting<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dhrglobal.com\/insights\/#\/type\/insights\">Insights<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dhrglobal.com\/insights\/#\/type\/organizational-development\">Organizational Development<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dhrglobal.com\/insights\/#\/type\/team-effectiveness\">Team Effectiveness<\/a><\/p>\t\t<p class=\"author\">Authors:<\/p><ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dhrglobal.com\/consultant\/nina-chatrath\/\">Nina Chatrath<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dhrglobal.com\/consultant\/christine-greybe\/\">Christine Greybe<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dhrglobal.com\/consultant\/justin-menkes\/\">Justin Menkes, Ph.D.<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dhrglobal.com\/consultant\/david-sheahan\/\">David Sheahan<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dhrglobal.com\/consultant\/maryanne-wanca-thibault\/\">Maryanne Wanca-Thibault, Ph.D.<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\t<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>These trends have prompted leaders to streamline structures, adopt fit-driven assessment tools, invest in retention-focused coaching, and establish comprehensive succession plans. This approach not only supports growth and transformation, but also helps companies move from a pandemic hiring surge to a stable, sustainable talent strategy. By implementing these solutions, organizations can better position themselves for future success, whether that means adapting to industry shifts or preparing for potential ownership changes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Below, our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dhrglobal.com\/capability\/leadership-consulting\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Leadership Consulting<\/a> Partners share how they\u2019re guiding clients to build resilient, future-ready leaders. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They addressed two questions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote has-off-white-background-color has-background\"><p><\/p><p>Based on your leadership advisory work with clients in 2024, what are the key takeaways for business leaders?<\/p><p>What advice would you give to leaders to help them and their organizations stay ahead in 2025?<\/p><p><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"is-style-underlined has-dark-blue-color has-text-color\"><strong>Align Processes with Functional Goals for Growth<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Aligning business processes with overall and functional goals is essential for defining the right organizational structure and workflows. I worked with a sports infrastructure company to redefine its goals across immediate, mid-, and long-term timelines. This exercise revealed structural gaps, leading to a new function where social media evolved into a central processing unit for research, knowledge management, analytics, marketing, and customer service. The shift boosted lead generation and exceeded sales targets, with the CEO highlighting the strategic focus and execution strength it brought to the team.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"block-cta has-image alignfull\">\n\t<div class=\"maybe-wrapper\">\n        \t\t<div class=\"img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.dhrglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Chatrath_Nina_Web-370x370.jpg');\"><\/div>\n        \t\t<div class=\"left\">\n\t\t\t<h2>Nina Chatrath<\/h2>\t\t\t<p class=\"subheading\">Partner<\/p>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"right\">\n            \n\n<h3 class=\"has-yellow-color has-text-color\">Staying Ahead in 2025<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>An outside-in perspective often sparks growth by introducing fresh ideas and solutions. Viewing operations from new angles can lead to innovative structures and strategies, supporting leaders in adopting new technologies and best practices that enhance organizational growth. This approach also encourages a proactive mindset, enabling organizations to anticipate market changes and stay ahead of the competition.<\/p>\n\n\n        <\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"is-style-underlined has-dark-blue-color has-text-color\"><strong>CEO-Driven Development Yields Results<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Leadership development initiatives realize the greatest benefits when CEOs drive them. When CEOs prioritize investing in their teams, output tends to rise. A client I worked with exemplified this by implementing a cohesive program for all direct reports, combining assessments, coaching, and leadership development. With aligned messaging and each leader paired with a coach, the team showed remarkable improvements. The CEO reported a 90 percent enhancement in leadership performance, adding that the team became more self-sufficient and effective in problem-solving.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"block-cta has-image alignfull\">\n\t<div class=\"maybe-wrapper\">\n        \t\t<div class=\"img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.dhrglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Greybe_Christine_Web-370x370.jpg');\"><\/div>\n        \t\t<div class=\"left\">\n\t\t\t<h2>Christine Greybe<\/h2>\t\t\t<p class=\"subheading\">President, Leadership Consulting<\/p>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"right\">\n            \n\n<h3 class=\"has-yellow-color has-text-color\">Staying Ahead in 2025<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Leaders and organizations must create workplaces that value diverse perspectives, embrace flexibility, and support employee well-being. It\u2019s also essential to prioritize agility, encourage continuous learning, and integrate artificial intelligence and technology effectively. Leaders should practice transparent, authentic communication and be approachable to cultivate a positive culture.<\/p>\n\n\n        <\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"is-style-underlined has-dark-blue-color has-text-color\"><strong>Objective Assessment Critical for Leadership Selection in M&amp;A<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Including objective third-party assessments should be a standard practice in any merger and acquisition (M&amp;A) scenario.&nbsp;We\u2019ve seen a heightened demand for supplemental assessments such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dhrglobal.com\/capability\/leadership-consulting\/individual-consulting\/executive-assessment\/leader-lens\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Leader Lens<\/a> and Hogan, with clients seeking deeper insights into finalist candidates to ensure an ideal fit. In a merger of equals, we conducted an objective assessment to determine the optimal leadership team for the combined entity.&nbsp;We assessed each leader\u2019s strengths and weaknesses to guide decisions on who would stay and who would exit. This unbiased process offered transparency and minimized internal politics, giving participants confidence in fair outcomes.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"block-cta has-image alignfull\">\n\t<div class=\"maybe-wrapper\">\n        \t\t<div class=\"img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.dhrglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Menkes_Justin_Web-370x370.jpg');\"><\/div>\n        \t\t<div class=\"left\">\n\t\t\t<h2>Justin Menkes, Ph.D.<\/h2>\t\t\t<p class=\"subheading\">Partner<\/p>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"right\">\n            \n\n<h3 class=\"has-yellow-color has-text-color\">Staying Ahead in 2025<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Identifying star talent and providing targeted developmental feedback are essential strategies for building a competitive advantage in talent management.&nbsp;By recognizing high-potential employees early, organizations can nurture their growth and align their skills with strategic goals. Additionally, personalized feedback helps to address specific areas for improvement, fostering a culture of continuous development and excellence.<\/p>\n\n\n        <\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"is-style-underlined has-dark-blue-color has-text-color\"><strong>Enhanced CHRO Involvement in Board Evaluation Improves Effectiveness<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Chief Human Resources Officers (CHROs) are taking a more active role in board evaluations to improve effectiveness. In a recent board assessment for an investment banking firm, the CHRO was a stakeholder from the start. Our evaluation focused on aligning board culture, managing succession risks, and strengthening the board-CEO partnership. Post-evaluation, a board effectiveness session clarified board responsibilities and leadership styles, giving participants a focused vision for their 2024 priorities and a stronger approach to collaboration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"is-style-underlined has-dark-blue-color has-text-color\"><strong>Align Talent Strategy with Business Goals for Best Results<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The most forward-thinking CEOs and CHROs recognize that business strategy should guide talent strategy, ensuring it directly supports achieving their organizational goals. Increasingly, CEOs view HR as a strategic business lever, seeing their people balance sheet as an asset on par with Finance and the financial balance sheet. A recent organizational design project for my client, a major food manufacturer, highlighted this approach: The CEO integrated her business goals with investment in talent, restructuring critical areas to meet short-term financial objectives within her first six months on the job.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"block-cta has-image alignfull\">\n\t<div class=\"maybe-wrapper\">\n        \t\t<div class=\"img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.dhrglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/David_Sheahan_2_Web-370x370.jpg');\"><\/div>\n        \t\t<div class=\"left\">\n\t\t\t<h2>David Sheahan<\/h2>\t\t\t<p class=\"subheading\">Partner<\/p>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"right\">\n            \n\n<h3 class=\"has-yellow-color has-text-color\">Staying Ahead in 2025<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>I expect 2025 to bring a surge in economic and hiring activity, especially in North America during the first half. Geopolitical factors will remain unpredictable, affecting regions, sectors, and companies in various ways. To stay agile, leaders should continuously evaluate the balance between \u201cbuying\u201d (external hiring) and \u201cbuilding\u201d (internal development) talent, adapting to their business strategies and shifting market dynamics.<\/p>\n\n\n        <\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"is-style-underlined has-dark-blue-color has-text-color\"><strong>Executive Coaching Yields Personal &amp; Organizational Growth<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Executive coaching offers a valuable, cost-effective way to develop leaders in their current or new roles. A six-month coaching engagement that I delivered for an insurance company helped a newly promoted global leader build confidence, enhance executive presence with the board and executive team, and transition from individual contributor to effective team leader. This support helped the leader develop productive, trusting relationships with the management team, highlighting coaching\u2019s benefits for personal growth and organizational effectiveness.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"block-cta has-image alignfull\">\n\t<div class=\"maybe-wrapper\">\n        \t\t<div class=\"img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.dhrglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Wanca-Thibault_Maryanne_Web-370x370.jpg');\"><\/div>\n        \t\t<div class=\"left\">\n\t\t\t<h2>Maryanne Wanca-Thibault, Ph.D.<\/h2>\t\t\t<p class=\"subheading\">Partner<\/p>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"right\">\n            \n\n<h3 class=\"has-yellow-color has-text-color\">Staying Ahead in 2025<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To achieve meaningful results, leaders and organizations must align their 2025 goals with targeted development of their current talent. Investing in your people, specifically in ways that support your strategic objectives, is essential to moving the organization forward. This approach to talent development improves individual and organizational performance, setting a solid foundation for success in the years ahead.<\/p>\n\n\n        <\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"is-style-underlined has-dark-blue-color has-text-color\"><strong>Building Resilient Leaders for 2025<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As organizations prepare for the challenges and opportunities of 2025, prioritizing leadership and organizational development strategies will be essential. Investing in current and future leaders and adapting to new realities will enhance individual performance and strengthen organizations\u2019 resilience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dhrglobal.com\/capability\/leadership-consulting\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Learn more<\/a> about DHR\u2019s Leadership Consulting Team and strategic talent advisory solutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n    <div class=\"block-consultants-featured \">\n        <div class=\"maybe-wrapper\">\n\n                            <h2 class=\"is-style-underlined\">Meet the Experts<\/h2>\n            \n            <div class=\"consultant-grid\">\n\n                <article id=\"post-14855\" class=\"post-14855 consultant type-consultant status-publish has-post-thumbnail hentry\" >\n    <a class=\"inner\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dhrglobal.com\/consultant\/nina-chatrath\/\">\n        <div class=\"img\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/www.dhrglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Chatrath_Nina_Web-370x370.jpg);\"><\/div>\n        <div class=\"info\">\n            <h3>Nina Chatrath<\/h3>\n                            <p>Partner, Leadership Consulting<\/p>\n            \n                    <\/div>\n    <\/a>\n<\/article><article id=\"post-1151\" class=\"post-1151 consultant type-consultant status-publish has-post-thumbnail hentry consultant_title-executive-vice-president\" >\n    <a class=\"inner\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dhrglobal.com\/consultant\/christine-greybe\/\">\n        <div class=\"img\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/www.dhrglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Greybe_Christine_Web-370x370.jpg);\"><\/div>\n        <div class=\"info\">\n            <h3>Christine Greybe<\/h3>\n                            <p>President, Leadership Consulting<\/p>\n            \n                    <\/div>\n    <\/a>\n<\/article><article id=\"post-16791\" class=\"post-16791 consultant type-consultant status-publish has-post-thumbnail hentry consultant_title-partner\" >\n    <a class=\"inner\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dhrglobal.com\/consultant\/justin-menkes\/\">\n        <div class=\"img\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/www.dhrglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Menkes_Justin_Web-370x370.jpg);\"><\/div>\n        <div class=\"info\">\n            <h3>Justin Menkes, Ph.D.<\/h3>\n                            <p>Partner, Leadership Consulting<\/p>\n            \n                    <\/div>\n    <\/a>\n<\/article><article id=\"post-1309\" class=\"post-1309 consultant type-consultant status-publish has-post-thumbnail hentry consultant_title-partner\" >\n    <a class=\"inner\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dhrglobal.com\/consultant\/david-sheahan\/\">\n        <div class=\"img\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/www.dhrglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/David_Sheahan_2_Web-370x370.jpg);\"><\/div>\n        <div class=\"info\">\n            <h3>David Sheahan<\/h3>\n                            <p>Partner<\/p>\n            \n                    <\/div>\n    <\/a>\n<\/article><article id=\"post-1073\" class=\"post-1073 consultant type-consultant status-publish has-post-thumbnail hentry consultant_title-partner\" >\n    <a class=\"inner\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dhrglobal.com\/consultant\/maryanne-wanca-thibault\/\">\n        <div class=\"img\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/www.dhrglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Wanca-Thibault_Maryanne_Web-370x370.jpg);\"><\/div>\n        <div class=\"info\">\n            <h3>Maryanne Wanca-Thibault, Ph.D.<\/h3>\n                            <p>Partner, Leadership Consulting<\/p>\n            \n                    <\/div>\n    <\/a>\n<\/article>            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    \n\n<div class=\"block-cta has-dark-blue-background-color alignfull\">\n\t<div class=\"maybe-wrapper\">\n        \t\t<div class=\"left\">\n\t\t\t<h2>Growing Your Leaders, Teams &amp; Organization<\/h2>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"right\">\n            \n\n<p>We help organizations drive change through people. We cut through the clutter, helping you develop systems and processes that focus on the most important leadership attributes, skills, and behaviors. The result? You\u2019ll be able to achieve your business goals with top-tier talent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button alignleft\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dhrglobal.com\/capability\/leadership-consulting\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Learn More<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n        <\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>These trends have prompted leaders to streamline structures, adopt fit-driven assessment tools, invest in retention-focused coaching, and establish comprehensive succession plans. 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