"Today, stakeholders are looking at companies to fill the leadership gap that governments are starting to leave behind. As we look ahead, leaders must understand the significance of corporate purpose and prepare for the social risks that they will face."

- Margery Kraus, Founder & Executive Chairman

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The Leadership Agenda for 2020 and Beyond

The WEF Annual Meeting in Davos, Switzerland, is known for setting the stage for global leadership in the year ahead and beyond.

With WEF taking place this week, Anna Tunkel, head of Global Strategic Initiatives & Partnerships at APCO Worldwide, shares an in-depth look at the evolution of the leadership agenda at Davos and which priority issues are at the forefront this year, as we start the new decade.

Global Leadership in 2020

How Companies Should Take a Stand Today

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"While expectations are high, companies must think critically about what issues are relevant and authentic to their brand, and how they can contribute meaningfully and purposefully to those issues. Choosing relevant, timely and authentic causes is critical to successful corporate leadership on the global stage."

- Evan Kraus, President & Managing Director of Operations

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The New Notion of Global Leadership

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"Given the disruptive changes that we are witnessing in many parts of the world, communication, emotional intelligence and soft skills are more important to leadership than ever before. Both in business and in politics, global leaders need to have a good understanding of where they add value."

- Ambassador Claudia Fritsche, Liechtenstein, IAC Member

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Leadership Imperatives for Industry 4.0

In 2015, WEF Founder and Executive Chairman Klaus Schwab coined the term “Fourth Industrial Revolution” to describe the dramatic transformation that cyber-physical systems will have on our lives.

Tania Ameer, consultant in APCO's New Delhi office, shares how getting the most out of Industry 4.0 technologies calls for a new approach to leadership from companies and organizations around the world.

Regional Leadership in 2020

Leadership in Fast-Paced Emerging Economies

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"Today, leadership is about people and passion. As we step into the next decade, the road ahead may be full of challenges for leaders in the Middle East to adapt to the world order. But with compassion, consideration and courage, leaders can embrace the future with daring ambition."

- Camilla d'Abo, Managing Director, Dubai

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The Regional Impact on CSR Leadership

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"Disparity in leadership styles brought about by local cultures and customs is relevant today, as society looks for businesses to provide leadership through their CSR practices. Japan serves as an example of how this can be a product of the numerous cultural and economic characteristics unique to each region."

- Lea Chang, Project Consultant, Tokyo

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