Introduction
Henley Business School is
whilst not over-blowing expectations; talent for sustainable competitive
a global leader in executive
the need to build sustainable advantage. At Henley, we combine
businesses whilst implementing the science of business with the art of
development. We provide
cost reductions; the need to survive management and leadership to ensure
impactful and innovative
economic difficulties, whilst building we make a difference at both an
learning to individuals
capability for when the upturn comes. individual and organisational level.
and organisations. Our
The current and impending We believe the critical challenge
macroeconomic complexity and is about assisting executives to
services cover the full
uncertainty drives organisations to understand the key dilemmas and
cycle of executive talent
ensure that they are fully equipped to then help them make the right
strategy, assessment and
with the right calibre of managers and choices: right for themselves, right
development. As Europe’s
leaders to navigate such turbulence. for their organisations and right for
It is therefore essential that the wider communities in which
oldest business school,
organisations invest in their executive they exist.
we have over 60 years
experience and expertise
in developing managers and
leaders of and for the future.
We are moving in unprecedented
times for the global economy.
Economists’ views range from
a deep and sustained recession with
the shoots of recovery in 2011, to
likening this decline to the economic
Armageddon of the 1930s Great
Depression. We are all clear on one
thing: all markets are affected in some
way. At Henley, we are also clear that
businesses only survive and thrive
in any economic cycle with strong
leadership skills and good judgement.
Challenges ahead
Challenges for leaders are often
ambiguous: the need to manage costs
carefully whilst maintaining service
and quality levels; the need to instil
belief in people (customers, employees
and suppliers alike), whilst having
to make tough decisions; the need to
provide clarity of purpose and vision,
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