Don't Get Left Behind: The Crucial Shift from Daily Grind to Future Growth

Welcome to the February issue of our newsletter!

Imagine being at the helm of a thriving business, content with the status quo because your current strategy has always worked—until it doesn’t. Recently, I worked with a client in exactly this situation, struggling to keep up with the fast-changing market demands. Through our coaching sessions, we uncovered a crucial insight: the urgent need for leaders to make time for forward-thinking planning—a practice too often overlooked, with significant consequences.

Every Leader's "Must-Have" Tool

We dug into our leadership bag of tricks and picked out McKinsey's Three Horizons Model. This framework is perfect for leaders who need to handle daily challenges while also planning for the future. It helped us spot outdated habits, see how new trends could shape a sustainable future, and figure out the visionary steps needed to move forward.

This model encourages:

Horizon 1: Focus on strengthening and optimizing your current core business operations.

Horizon 2: Push beyond the present by exploring emerging opportunities and experimenting with potential growth areas.

Horizon 3: Envision and create future avenues for growth that redefine the role your business plays in the market (typically includes disruptive innovation, developing new business models, etc.).

The Winning Sequence

1. Begin with a thorough assessment of the present situation—what's working and what's not (H1).
2. Then, utilize Horizon 3's strategic foresight tools to think from the "future-back," envisioning the long-term future before making any immediate changes.
3. Finally, move to Horizon 2 to innovate and implement changes for tomorrow. This approach helps ensure that innovations are not confined by the limitations and assumptions of yesterday's strategies.

By integrating these horizons into your strategic planning, you can ensure you not only meet current demands but also proactively shape your business’s future trajectory. Reach out to discuss how this model can be tailored to your leadership strategy.

Re-Launch of "Talent Talk with Andrea Ross" Podcast

A few years ago, I launched Talent Talk Asia, bringing corporate leaders and entrepreneurs together for real conversations. Then, life took me from Singapore to Lisbon, and I hit PAUSE.

Now, it’s time to hit PLAY.

In March, get ready for Talent Talk with Andrea Ross. We'll feature top C-suite leaders and HR experts sharing their breakthrough stories and insights on leadership, growth strategies, and building high-impact teams. I'll dive into discussions on cutting-edge business models and AI innovations that are shaping the future of work. Don’t miss out on these powerful narratives that inspire a growth mindset—tune in to transform your approach and energize your team!

As I prep for this next chapter, I revisited my conversation with David Lim, leader of Singapore’s first Everest expedition and a legendary keynote speaker on motivation. He breaks down how the 3 C’s—Commitment, Competence, and Compatibility—define winning teams, whether in business or on the mountain.

?? Listen here and catch Episode 44 for the full conversation.

Who should I bring on the show?

Do you work with an inspirational leader and think the world should hear their story? DM me at [email protected]

Leaders, remember to carve out time for future planning! Subscribe to our podcast and stay tuned for new episodes in March. If you're seeking coaching or training to transform your team's performance reach out to us for impactful in-person or virtual sessions.

Take care, Andrea