Anticipate, Inspire, Deliver

Today’s leaders face unprecedented complexity that, among others, includes technology acceleration, global economic volatility or workforce transformation. Navigating this landscape demands a clear framework, one that synthesises strategic reasoning, relational influence and operational excellence.

At Odgers Berndtson, we have developed an integrated leadership model - Anticipate, Inspire, Deliver - that puts forward a holistic framework grounded in five core leadership competencies: Strategic Clarity, Execution Savvy, Resilience & Adaptability, Stakeholder Management, and People & Team Development.

By developing Strategic Clarity, Leaders can recognise emerging trends and act decisively before they become challenges. In order to position their organisations ahead of the curve, leaders must work on their ability to define priorities, and design actionable and realistic paths.

Inspiration is a multiplier of performance. Leaders who stand out in Stakeholder Management and People & Team Development clearly understand the critical impact of sound vision and personal integrity, and recognise that influence begins within, by aligning thoughts, words and actions to inspire teams to achieve their best.

On the other hand, execution often separates visionaries from achievers. Leaders who are Execution Savvy oriented ensure strategies are translated into outcomes through disciplined prioritisation and operational rigour. Paired with Resilience & Adaptability, they deliver results even amidst ambiguity or setbacks. 

At Odgers Berndtson, we believe that Strategic Clarity sets the direction (Anticipate), Stakeholder Management and Team & People Development ensure alignment (Inspire) and Execution Savvy paired with Resilience & Adaptability achieves impact (Deliver). Together, these dimensions form a cohesive model for selecting, developing and empowering leaders who can thrive in complexity. 

By integrating these principles into your organisation’s leadership approach, you can not only navigate today’s challenges but also seize tomorrow’s opportunities, driving sustainable growth and creating lasting impact.