Changing times call for new forms of leadership. The world has changedtremendously over the last fifty years, and the context of organizations has becomemore and more influential. Companies are looking for new ways to organizethemselves in open, fluid structures, like networks and swarms, interacting withtheir environments.This also affects leadership and governance, in which many structures and habitsoriginate from the old, industrial era. Most of us recognize that the classic image ofthe leader no longer suffices and that a new approach is needed. But what does thatlook like? What are the leadership skills for the next generation and how can youdescribe the differences with our classical view of leadership? And what does thatmean for educating the leaders of the future?Our research distinguishes six behavioral dimensions on which the transition tonext generation leadership takes place. This results in six journeys, from classicalleadership qualities to the qualities of the future. This picturebook shows thesejourneys in a stylish and imaginative way. You can join Birdy, our little hero, on itstrip from the past to the future. You can gain deeper insights into the real meaningof the behavior and skills involved. You can use the QR-codes to find scientificknowledge, practical tools and inspiration from music and movies. You can eventest and develop yourself on your leadership qualities with the mixing console.Together, let's face the future!
