casino 168 Leadership Centre x Airbus event
The ever-increasing complexity of our world continues to require greater specialization and expertise. But to benefit from experts, hiring them is not enough—organizations need to enable them to thrive and develop!
Yesterday, at the casino 168 Leadership Centre, we had a great session on this topic.
Giacomo Marchesini set the stage: expert knowledge is key for competitive advantage as needed skill profiles evolve continuously and rapidly
But hiring experts is just the start! Leaders must design organizations that allow experts to develop and apply their skills effectively. Pedro Monteiro shared his newest research on The Boeing 737 Max crisis which serves as a cautionary tale: misplaced experts, disconnected specialists, and undervalued technical knowledge can have serious consequences.
Alisa Adel shared how Airbus Defence and Space manages expert careers by defining clear roles and skillsets of specialists. This approach enables the organization to compare expertise across the company and continuously align their overall capabilities with the industry's current and future needs
Our takeaways:
- Keep listening to your organization and continuously refine it
- Learn from every experience—value intuition, emotion, and the ability to connect the dots.
Great insights, great discussions—thanks to everyone who joined!