Critical Leadership Challenges

The Center for Creative Leadership asked its readers to identify the critical leadership challenges facing them and their organizations.

The results of their survey:

"What are the critical leadership challenges that you face in your current job?" (multiple responses)

• 68% said "managing change and complexity"
• 59% said "developing others for leadership roles"
• 54% said "working collaboratively by building and maintaining relationships"
• 54% said "communicating effectively"
• 53% said "building an effective team"

What are the critical leadership challenges that your organization faces? (multiple responses)

• 70% said "developing leadership at all levels"
• 66% said "developing a climate for innovation"
• 61% said "developing high potential and emerging leaders"
• 59% said "operating from an integrated understanding of the organization"