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EARLY PRAISE FOR “LEADERSHIP IN DISRUPTIVE TIMES” (2020)

Early Praise & Endorsement for “Leadership in Disruptive Times” (2020) 1

“Leaders in organizations are continually confronted

with increased competition, globalization, demand for

social responsibilities and a stream of technological

advances that disrupt the marketplace. For those

looking to navigate the turbulent and complex landscape of the digital revolution, 'Leadership in

Disruptive Times' is the perfect blueprint for future-proofing their organization. Prof Bawany

provides insights into the role of 'disruptive digital leaders' that transform the organization into

a more agile, innovative, and adaptive workplace in times of disruption and successfully lead the

digital transformation efforts. A must-read.”

Dr. Marshall Goldsmith is the New York Times bestselling author of Triggers,

MOJO and What Got You Here Won’t Get You There. Thinkers 50 – #1 Executive Coach

and the only two-time #1 Leadership Thinker in the World.

16 June 2020

“'Leadership in Disruptive Times' is an invaluable tool for

executives, managers, and leaders in business, academia,

nonprofit organizations, government agencies and more.

This is a well written and well researched practical guide

for leaders who want to overcome the disruptive challenges

resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic and how

organizations can adopt the best practices in the

development of a digital-driven culture at the workplace. The book provides effective techniques,

real-world examples, and expert guidance for organizations seeking to implement a digital

transformation strategy in today’s era of Industry 4.0."

Prof Howard Yu, Author of LEAP: How to Thrive in a World Where Everything Can Be

Copied (2018) and LEGO Professor of Management and Innovation, IMD Business School,

Lausanne Switzerland

11 June 2020



"Digital technology is fast disrupting and transforming every

aspect of industry, society and lifestyle. In his latest book

'Leadership in Disruptive Times', Prof Sattar Bawany, has laid

out compellingly and practically how to understand and thrive in

today’s digital-driven era of Industry 4.0. He has provided

market-tested experience and piercing insight with well-

illustrated models and frameworks, to guide in the

implementation of digital transformation agenda that will future

proof organizations. This book is a must-read for today’s CEOs

and government leaders."

YBhg Datuk Syed Mohamed Syed Ibrahim

President & Chief Executive, Johor Corporation

Malaysia 11 June 2020

“The greatest lead forward for digitalization

and industry 4.0, may not be extraordinary

leadership by CEOs, CIOs or Govt but by a

coronavirus that has brought the realities of

the new normal, front and center. With

digitization, COVID-19 has also exposed

huge paper chasms or ‘cracks’ where we

suddenly realize that to be truly digital the

whole value chain needs to accept digital. We are not there yet. Sattar’s book and advice for

leadership are timely in these unprecedented times. It is no longer doing the same things but to

embrace change and being agile enough to respond to ambiguity.”

Saw Ken Wye

CEO, CrimsonLogic

Singapore

11 June 2020



“I have had the pleasure of working with Professor Sattar quite

extensively and especially so during this unprecedented disruption

that we are all experiencing. I know I speak on behalf of my fellow

peers who have worked with him in acknowledging that his guidance,

thought leadership and experience have truly enabled us to come out

as stronger leaders. Disruptive leadership has to be the norm for us

all going forward and one that we should all thrive on. I fully

endorse Professor Sattar’s 2nd Book and look forward to many

more. I wish him all the very best.”

Ronak Shah

CEO Singapore, QBE Asia

11 June 2020

“Prof Sattar Bawany has captured many aspects of

disruptions that the world faces today, starting with

what was already affecting the word – Industry 4.0

and now accelerated and further disrupted by the

COVID-19 pandemic. As he correctly points out, the

bigger issue we will face in the coming years will be the economic impact in the post-COVID-19

era. So how do countries, organizations, leaders and individuals adapt and be ready for the New

Normal that is ahead of us? Prof Sattar shares his ideas of Digital Disruptive Organization and

Leaders and shows the way companies and leaders can transform themselves by defining

Leadership 4.0, on how to lead in a Disruptive Environment. Having a Digital Transformation

Strategy, developing digital skills and redefining the meaning of good leadership in New Normal

of a post-COVID-19, Industry 4.0 disrupted world. This will be a useful reference for all leaders

as they navigate to survive and thrive in the years ahead.”

Prof Inderjit Singh Dhaliwal,

Entrepreneur and Former Member of Parliament, Singapore (1996 to 2015)

Chairman of the Alumni and Development Committee,

Nanyang Technological University (NTU) Board of Trustees, Singapore

11 June 2020



“This book cannot come at a better time.

It is both practical and relevant, helping

leaders navigate through unprecedented

VUCA events like the one we are

experiencing now. It is packed with case

studies and best practices to make the

techniques and frameworks come to life. A disruptive book for disruptive times.”

Chen Fong Tuan,

HR Director, Samsung Malaysia

10 June 2020

“Leadership in Disruptive Times will rock

readers with stunning new perspectives. I

like the emphasis on the usage of

technology such as blockchain and

cryptocurrency in the near future to

advance in the vision of Industry 4.0. The

need to use new technology to create a

new value of trust will be something we have to look into.

This book will be a good reference for leaders who want a good overview of the post-COVID

times. The new world clearly values those that can deliver disruptive innovation."

Anndy Lian

Blockchain Advisor

Asian Productivity Organization (APO)

10 June 2020



“The main driver of economic progress in the 19th century was the

railroad, in the 20th century it was oil and the automobile, but in the

21st century, economic and social progress will be marked by

disruption, data and digitalization. This will require future-ready

leaders who can navigate this epochal change. Sattar Bawany, a

world-renowned coach and leadership authority, has written a very

comprehensive and wide-ranging book on the urgency of creating a

pipeline of disruptive digital transformational leaders who can master

this new world where the physical, digital and biological aspects are

merging to create a new age of promise and possible peril.”

Dr. Kanwaljit Soin

Founding President,

The Society for WINGS

Former Nominated Member of Parliament, Singapore (1992-1996)

10 June 2020

“In his latest book ‘Leadership in

Disruptive Times’, Prof. Sattar Bawany

considers the ever-changing nature of the

world we live and work in. In particular

for business, the new forms of leadership

we need to adopt to take our

organizations, with our people, to new

heights. The book asks the right questions and crucially delivers the answers!

As we enter the 2020s all of us in business need to think and do differently. What a great book to

accompany us on that journey. It’s perfect for now.”

Jeremy Blain

CEO

PerformanceWorks International

United Kingdom & Singapore

10 June 2020



“This is a timely and insightful perspective

on how leaders should navigate their

businesses, the attributes and

competencies that leaders should have to

remain agile and capture new opportunities. It provides you with a framework that you can use

to guide you through this disruptive process.”

Bahren Shaari

Chief Executive Officer of Bank of Singapore

Singapore

12 June 2020

“One only needs to compare the world’s top ten companies by market

capitalization ranking 15 years ago and now to appreciate the power

of disruption. The market has witnessed the emergence of companies

that harnessed the digital transformation to disrupt and dominate the

traditional sectors such as finance and logistics. This book provides

an up-to-date comprehensive guide and practical insights into the

attributes and competencies of “disruptive leadership” that

organizations must have to survive and thrive escalating competition,

globalization, and major disruptive events. In this book, Prof Sattar

Bawany leverages his decades of international management and executive coaching experience

to deliver practical and effective guides for organizations to review their people strategy,

internal systems and processes, and strategic intents beyond merely surviving disruption but to

thrive in such environment. A highly-recommended read for C-suite and HR professionals.”

Tan Sue Ee

Managing Director, China-ASEAN Fund (CAF)

Singapore

12 June 2020



““Leadership in Disruptive Times” by Prof Sattar

Bawany offers a compendium of important concepts

and frameworks that will help business leaders, in any

industry, understand how to deal with the current,

challenging environment. This is a comprehensive and

well-researched book that also includes several case

studies of well-known companies that illustrate how

leaders and organizations must behave so that they can

persevere through change and disruption. Beyond today’s situation, Prof Bawany offers insights

on how businesses will look in the future and the actions leaders must take to ensure success in

what will be a continually changing landscape.”

Ken Pasternak

Speaker, Workshop Facilitator, and Co-author of “Performance at the Limit, Business

Lessons from Formula 1 Motor Racing” and “Managing Your Strengths”

12 June 2020

''Sattar elevates the leadership discourse to a different level

by transposing the leadership issues onto the disruption

platform made complicated by the unprecedented COVID-19

crisis. “Leadership in Disruptive Times” is a must-read for

innovative business leaders and enlightened entrepreneurs

looking for the right tools and approaches to navigate the

murky waters of the pandemic and the economic crisis that

follows. We are in unchartered waters, and with an evolving

new normal, organizations must transform themselves

quickly to survive the long game.”

Azman Jaafar

Managing Partner, RHTLaw Asia LLP

Chairman, ASEAN Plus Group

12 June 2020



The word “disruption” sends chills down the spine of many

business leaders since growth is hard and disruptive growth is even

harder if one doesn’t possess the knowledge, mindset and

competencies to operate in today’s “new normal”. Prof Sattar

Bawany, a dynamic master executive coach provides practical

leadership and management toolkit using real-life cases for

business leaders and organizations to understand, navigate and

harness the disruptive forces of our times for growth with people

and digital transformation at the center. Indeed, profitability,

productivity and sustainable growth are at stake with the sea

change our organizational systems, processes and workplace are undergoing with new

technologies and other global developments. The Leadership 4.0 that Prof Bawany puts forward

in his book is a “must-do” for business leaders and organizations wanting to grow successfully

today and into the future.

Pushpanathan Sundram

CEO, PublicPolicyAsia Advisors

Deputy Secretary-General of ASEAN (2009-2012)

Singapore / Jakarta

15 June 2020

"This book has refreshed my understanding on

the VUCA era and how to counter it with VUCA

behavior. It is about how leaders could

optimize their vision, understanding, clarity and

agility. For HR leaders, our top priority is to

create and nurture a high performing digital organization; this book provides some case studies/

examples of disruptive digital companies, giving insights and encouragement for us to

continuously innovate and implement new ways of doing things. My best wishes to you, Prof

Sattar. Many thanks for sharing your knowledge and insights. "

Rosalina Hanis, Human Resources Director

AstraZeneca Indonesia

16 June 2020



“In a world of disruptive times caused by

COVID-19 and the advent of Industry 4.0,

understanding how to lead differently will be

vital for all leaders. ‘Leadership in

Disruptive Times’ is an excellent read with

very good ideas, practical frameworks and

inspiring stories of disruptive leaders who have led their organizations through successful

transformations. This book is a wonderful gift to anyone with a desire to lead, inspire and most

importantly, to create high-performance organizations.”

Ted Tan

Deputy Chief Executive Officer

Enterprise Singapore

15 June 2020

““Leadership in Disruptive Times” could not have

come at a more appropriate time on the planet.

Covid-19 has added an extra dimension to the VUCA

acronym: Risky. The planet is faced with other

challenges such as climate change, racism, digital

transformation, to mention a few. These driving

forces of change will require organizations to be led

by transformational leaders that would develop agile

organizations. The book brilliantly explores the distinctive competencies, skills, methods and

techniques that leaders must develop for a post-pandemic business environment, that will equip

them to lead their organizations in uncharted waters. I strongly recommend this book to leaders,

policymakers and academics that wish to pursue multi-disciplinary research and future-oriented

teaching.”

Professor Milé Terziovski, Ph.D. (Melb)

Chair, Department Business Technology and Entrepreneurship (BTE)

Faculty of Business and Law, Swinburne University of Technology Melbourne, Australia

14 June 2020



"The strong wave of technology disruption has not

mellowed and as big and small businesses make changes

and adjustments, never did they foresee a tidal Covid-19

wave which came as a surprise. It tells us one thing -

Disruption in any form is inevitable and we must have the

mindset to accept and find a quick resolution. Prof Sattar's

work is very timely and I would ask business leaders to

make it mandatory reading. He asserts that leadership

strength, openness and confidence is critical in navigating

their companies through stormy weather. He reiterates

that old business models will collapse and leaders must reinvent and that too must be done

quickly to avoid suffocation and ultimate demise."

Dr. T. Chandroo

Chairman, Modern Montessori International Group

Chairman, Singapore Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry

16 June 2020

"Riding on the momentum of his earlier book,

Transforming NextGen Leaders for Digital and

VUCA-Driven Industry 4.0, Prof Bawany has

produced another stellar work on an evergreen topic.

The Covid19 pandemic has not only accelerated the

process of disruption at the macro level but,

significantly, has hit the man in the street in a real

way, impacting the way they work, play, travel,

socialize, etc. In a rapidly-evolving post-Covid19 setting, especially one where digitalization has

come to the forefront, we need to reflect deeply on whether our leadership style remains

effective. Those we lead expect no less. This book will most certainly be a useful addition to this

on-going reflection and conversation."

Professor Ho Peng Kee

Associate Professorial Fellow, Law Faculty and LKYSPP, NUS

Former Senior Minister of State for Law and Home Affairs (2001 – 2011)

16 June 2020



“A very timely leadership book by Prof Sattar for our current and future leaders. They will face

multiple challenges shortly due to digitalization, disruptive events and crisis. Prof Sattar has

done a masterful job of providing practical advice to navigate the disruptions and prepare our

leaders to compete and thrive in a business environment that is dynamic and evolving by the

day. He has been brilliant in mapping the new competencies that are required of our leaders to

manage and drive businesses in a disruptive market. “Leadership in Disruptive Times” is

informative and enlightening. ”

Dhiren Shantilal

Advisor to the Recruitment and Talent Solutions Industry

Director of Learning Initiative Asia

16 June 2020

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11 June 2020

Prof. Sattar Bawany

259 Tampines Central

Singapore 915209

Dear Prof. Bawany,

ENDORSEMENT OF BOOK ON ‘LEADERSHIP IN DISRUPTIVE TIMES’

Congratulations for successfully completing your second book. It is an honour for me to be given the

opportunity to review and endorse your latest work and I hope these few words would motivate you

further to continue doing your good work:

All of a sudden, a deadly pandemic is at the centre of unprecedented worldwide

disruptions. Inadvertently, the Covid‐19 has left organisations with little or no

choice but to take the big leap towards digitalisation.

Prof. Sattar Bawany’s latest book on ‘Leadership in Disruptive Times’ is a timely

sequel to his first publication, ‘Transforming the Next Generation of Leaders:

Developing Future Leaders for a Disruptive, Digital‐Driven Era of the Fourth

Industrial Revolution (Industry 4.0)’.

In his latest offering, Prof. Bawany recognised the need for organisations to

include digital leadership competencies for them to successfully implement

transformative initiatives in a highly disruptive environment.

He also examines the attributes and competencies of disruptive leadership as

they manoeuvre through the disruptions caused by the Covid‐19, and the post‐

pandemic digital transformation in meeting the needs of new normal.

In developing successful organisational leadership in the new world order, this

book provides valuable guidance and direction on the future way forward.

Thank you,

Yours truly,

MALAYSIAN EMPLOYERS FEDERATION

Datuk Hj. Shamsuddin Bardan

Executive Director



“'Leadership in Disruptive Times' is an invaluable tool for

executives, managers, and leaders in business, academia,

nonprofit organizations, government agencies and more.

This is a well written and well researched practical guide

for leaders who want to overcome the disruptive challenges

resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic and how

organizations can adopt the best practices in the

development of a digital-driven culture at the workplace. The book provides effective techniques,

real-world examples, and expert guidance for organizations seeking to implement a digital

transformation strategy in today’s era of Industry 4.0."

Prof Howard Yu,

Author of LEAP: How to Thrive in a World Where Everything Can Be Copied (2018)

LEGO Professor of Management and Innovation, IMD Business School, Lausanne

Switzerland

11 June 2020

"Digital technology is fast disrupting and transforming every aspect

of industry, society and lifestyle. In his latest book 'Leadership in

Disruptive Times', Prof Sattar Bawany, has laid out compellingly and

practically how to understand and thrive in today’s digital-driven era

of Industry 4.0. He has provided market-tested experience and

piercing insight with well-illustrated models and frameworks, to

guide in the implementation of digital transformation agenda that

will future proof organizations. This book is a must-read for today’s

CEOs and government leaders."

Datuk Syed Mohamed Syed Ibrahim

President & Chief Executive, Johor Corporation

Malaysia 11 June 2020



“The greatest lead forward for digitalization

and industry 4.0, may not be extraordinary

leadership by CEOs, CIOs or Govt but by a

coronavirus that has brought the realities of

the new normal, front and center. With

digitization, COVID-19 has also exposed

huge paper chasms or ‘cracks’ where we

suddenly realize that to be truly digital the

whole value chain needs to accept digital. We are not there yet. Sattar’s book and advice for

leadership are timely in these unprecedented times. It is no longer doing the same things but to

embrace change and being agile enough to respond to ambiguity.”

Saw Ken Wye

CEO, CrimsonLogic

Singapore

11 June 2020

“I have had the pleasure of working with Professor Sattar quite

extensively and especially so during this unprecedented disruption

that we are all experiencing. I know I speak on behalf of my fellow

peers who have worked with him in acknowledging that his guidance,

thought leadership and experience have truly enabled us to come out

as stronger leaders. Disruptive leadership has to be the norm for us

all going forward and one that we should all thrive on. I fully

endorse Professor Sattar’s 2nd Book and look forward to many

more. I wish him all the very best.”

Ronak Shah

CEO Singapore,

QBE Asia, Singapore

11 June 2020



“Prof Sattar Bawany has captured many

aspects of disruptions that the world faces

today, starting with what was already

affecting the word – Industry 4.0 and now

accelerated and further disrupted by the

COVID-19 pandemic. As he correctly

points out, the bigger issue we will face in the coming years will be the economic impact in the

post-COVID-19 era. So how do countries, organizations, leaders and individuals adapt and be

ready for the New Normal that is ahead of us? Prof Sattar shares his ideas of Digital Disruptive

Organization and Leaders and shows the way companies and leaders can transform themselves

by defining Leadership 4.0, on how to lead in a Disruptive Environment. Having a Digital

Transformation Strategy, developing digital skills and redefining the meaning of good

leadership in New Normal of a post-COVID-19, Industry 4.0 disrupted world. This will be a

useful reference for all leaders as they navigate to survive and thrive in the years ahead.”

Prof Inderjit Singh Dhaliwal,

Entrepreneur and Former Member of Parliament, Singapore (1996 to 2015)

Chairman of the Alumni and Development Committee,

Nanyang Technological University (NTU) Board of Trustees, Singapore

11 June 2020

“This book cannot come at a better time.

It is both practical and relevant, helping

leaders navigate through unprecedented

VUCA events like the one we are

experiencing now. It is packed with case

studies and best practices to make the techniques and frameworks come to life. A disruptive book

for disruptive times.”

Chen Fong Tuan,

HR Director, Samsung Malaysia

10 June 2020



“Leadership in Disruptive Times will rock

readers with stunning new perspectives. I

like the emphasis on the usage of

technology such as blockchain and

cryptocurrency in the near future to

advance in the vision of Industry 4.0. The

need to use new technology to create a

new value of trust will be something we have to look into.

This book will be a good reference for leaders who want a good overview of the post-COVID

times. The new world clearly values those that can deliver disruptive innovation."

Anndy Lian

Blockchain Advisor

Asian Productivity Organization (APO)

10 June 2020

“The main driver of economic progress in the 19th century was the

railroad, in the 20th century it was oil and the automobile, but in the

21st century, economic and social progress will be marked by

disruption, data and digitalization. This will require future-ready

leaders who can navigate this epochal change. Sattar Bawany, a

world-renowned coach and leadership authority, has written a very

comprehensive and wide-ranging book on the urgency of creating a

pipeline of disruptive digital transformational leaders who can

master this new world where the physical, digital and biological

aspects are merging to create a new age of promise and possible peril.”

Dr. Kanwaljit Soin

Founding President,

The Society for WINGS

Former Nominated Member of Parliament, Singapore (1992-1996)

10 June 2020



“In his latest book ‘Leadership in

Disruptive Times’, Prof. Sattar

Bawany considers the ever-

changing nature of the world we

live and work in. In particular for

business, the new forms of

leadership we need to adopt to

take our organizations, with our

people, to new heights. The book asks the right questions and crucially delivers the answers!

As we enter the 2020s all of us in business need to think and do differently. What a great book to

accompany us on that journey. It’s perfect for now.”

Jeremy Blain

CEO

PerformanceWorks International

United Kingdom & Singapore

10 June 2020

“This is a timely and insightful perspective

on how leaders should navigate their

businesses, the attributes and

competencies that leaders should have to

remain agile and capture new opportunities. It provides you with a framework that you can use

to guide you through this disruptive process.”

Bahren Shaari

Chief Executive Officer of Bank of Singapore

Singapore

12 June 2020



“One only needs to compare the world’s top ten companies by market

capitalization ranking 15 years ago and now to appreciate the power

of disruption. The market has witnessed the emergence of companies

that harnessed the digital transformation to disrupt and dominate the

traditional sectors such as finance and logistics. This book provides

an up-to-date comprehensive guide and practical insights into the

attributes and competencies of “disruptive leadership” that

organizations must have to survive and thrive escalating competition,

globalization, and major disruptive events. In this book, Prof Sattar

Bawany leverages his decades of international management and executive coaching experience

to deliver practical and effective guides for organizations to review their people strategy,

internal systems and processes, and strategic intents beyond merely surviving disruption but to

thrive in such environment. A highly-recommended read for C-suite and HR professionals.”

Tan Sue Ee

Managing Director, China-ASEAN Fund (CAF)

Singapore

12 June 2020

““Leadership in Disruptive Times” by Prof Sattar

Bawany offers a compendium of important concepts

and frameworks that will help business leaders, in any

industry, understand how to deal with the current,

challenging environment. This is a comprehensive and

well-researched book that also includes several case

studies of well-known companies that illustrate how

leaders and organizations must behave so that they can

persevere through change and disruption. Beyond today’s situation, Prof Bawany offers insights

on how businesses will look in the future and the actions leaders must take to ensure success in

what will be a continually changing landscape.”

Ken Pasternak

Speaker, Workshop Facilitator, and Co-author of “Performance at the Limit, Business

Lessons from Formula 1 Motor Racing” and “Managing Your Strengths”

12 June 2020



''Sattar elevates the leadership discourse to a different level

by transposing the leadership issues onto the disruption

platform made complicated by the unprecedented COVID-19

crisis. “Leadership in Disruptive Times” is a must-read for

innovative business leaders and enlightened entrepreneurs

looking for the right tools and approaches to navigate the

murky waters of the pandemic and the economic crisis that

follows. We are in unchartered waters, and with an evolving

new normal, organizations must transform themselves

quickly to survive the long game.”

Azman Jaafar

Managing Partner, RHTLaw Asia LLP

Chairman, ASEAN Plus Group

12 June 2020

““Leadership in Disruptive Times” could not have

come at a more appropriate time on the planet.

Covid-19 has added an extra dimension to the VUCA

acronym: Risky. The planet is faced with other

challenges such as climate change, racism, digital

transformation, to mention a few. These driving

forces of change will require organizations to be led

by transformational leaders that would develop agile

organizations. The book brilliantly explores the distinctive competencies, skills, methods and

techniques that leaders must develop for a post-pandemic business environment, that will equip

them to lead their organizations in uncharted waters. I strongly recommend this book to leaders,

policymakers and academics that wish to pursue multi-disciplinary research and future-oriented

teaching.”

Professor Milé Terziovski, Ph.D. (Melb)

Chair, Department Business Technology and Entrepreneurship (BTE)

Faculty of Business and Law, Swinburne University of Technology Melbourne, Australia

14 June 2020



“In a world of disruptive times caused by

COVID-19 and the advent of Industry 4.0,

understanding how to lead differently will be

vital for all leaders. ‘Leadership in

Disruptive Times’ is an excellent read with

very good ideas, practical frameworks and

inspiring stories of disruptive leaders who have led their organizations through successful

transformations. This book is a wonderful gift to anyone with a desire to lead, inspire and most

importantly, to create high-performance organizations.”

Ted Tan

Deputy Chief Executive Officer

Enterprise Singapore

15 June 2020

The word “disruption” sends chills down the spine of many business

leaders since growth is hard and disruptive growth is even harder if

one doesn’t possess the knowledge, mindset and competencies to

operate in today’s “new normal”. Prof Sattar Bawany, a dynamic

master executive coach provides practical leadership and

management toolkit using real-life cases for business leaders and

organizations to understand, navigate and harness the disruptive

forces of our times for growth with people and digital transformation

at the center. Indeed, profitability, productivity and sustainable

growth are at stake with the sea change our organizational systems, processes and workplace

are undergoing with new technologies and other global developments. The Leadership 4.0 that

Prof Bawany puts forward in his book is a “must-do” for business leaders and organizations

wanting to grow successfully today and into the future. Pushpanathan Sundram CEO, PublicPolicyAsia Advisors Deputy Secretary-General of ASEAN (2009-2012) Singapore / Jakarta

15 June 2020



"This book has refreshed my understanding

of the VUCA era and how to counter it with

VUCA behavior. It is about how leaders

could optimize their vision, understanding,

clarity and agility. For HR leaders, our top

priority is to create and nurture a high

performing digital organization; this book

provides some case studies/ examples of

disruptive digital companies, giving

insights and encouragement for us to continuously innovate and implement new ways of doing things.

My best wishes to you, Prof Sattar Bawany. Many thanks for sharing your knowledge and insights. "

Rosalina Hanis, Human Resources Director AstraZeneca Indonesia

15 June 2020

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