Fit for the Future Stephen Crookbain Partner and Head of Housing Odgers Berndtson.
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Fit for the FutureFit for the Future
Stephen Crookbain
Partner and Head of Housing
Odgers Berndtson
ThemesThemes
Where are the sector’s leaders coming from? Skills required of future leaders Boards and what they’re looking for Key components of leadership
Where are the sector’s leaders coming from?Where are the sector’s leaders coming from?
Across the economy Home grown talent?... A career path for the brightest and best Yes, expect competition – but the figures speak for themselves…
Housing executive recruitment – the last three Housing executive recruitment – the last three yearsyears
Housing backgrounds - 13
Commercial backgrounds - 11
Public sector/ NFP backgrounds - 4
Future skills?Future skills?
Broad sector issues: Customer service Economic and financial climate Partnerships and JVs Commerciality and growth
So: Tangible experience required across these areas
Boards and what they’re looking forBoards and what they’re looking for
A good mix of experience and perspectives Diversity Housing experience valued – but not exclusively Outsiders still unusual at CEO level – increasingly common below But where do Board members themselves come from?...
Housing NED recruitment – the last three yearsHousing NED recruitment – the last three years
Housing backgrounds - 5
Commercial backgrounds - 21
Public sector/ NFP backgrounds - 6
Key components of leadershipKey components of leadership
Skillsets & experience evolve; leadership remains constant A personal perspective. Leaders…
Inspire, motivate, enthuse, collaborate Communicate vision Lead, don’t micromanage Are honest, human, have integrity Are focused, determined, decisive
A passion for social purpose