Based on my extensive interview research with newly appointed business unit leaders, senior executives charged with developing next-generation talent, and senior HR managers, I identified the seven seismic shifts that managers must make to become effective enterprise leaders: I’ve explored these shifts over the years, including in my popular HBR article “How Managers Become Leaders”. In […]
As organizations strive for excellence and adaptability, recognizing the profound impact of diversity within the workforce is paramount to fuel collaboration, expand perspectives, and propel organizational resilience. At Genesis, we understand that embracing diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) is a catalyst for innovation and success. DEIB is at the core of who we are […]
The following is an excerpt from “Onboarding Isn’t Enough” (Harvard Business Review, June 2017), co-authored by Genesis Co-Founder, Michael Watkins. To read the full article, follow the link at the bottom of the news item. “In our research and decades of experience working with executives, we have identified major tasks that leaders must undertake in […]
On a recent trip to Barcelona coinciding with the release of The First 90 Days in Spanish, Michael Watkins and Richard Wetzler, Co-founder and CEO of Genesis, respectively, met with leading business men and women in the region. The 2-day tour included a Master Class given by Watkins to 100 business leaders, a book signing reception, interviews with two of Spain’s […]
