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Forbes
2 days ago
- Business
- Forbes
Tomorrow's Leaders: Critical Skills To Succeed In 2050 And Beyond
Future leaders need a broad and deep skillset that goes beyond traditional business acumen In our rapidly changing world, the skills needed of leaders are evolving all the time. While there is always a need for perennial leadership skills – such as the ability to set an inspiring vision and to motivate and engage a team – the critical skills demanded of tomorrow's leaders are being shaped by today's complex and dynamic business environment. To understand the leadership requirements of tomorrow, business school alliance CEMS asked its corporate partners to identify the skills that young professionals will need to be successful leaders in 2050 and beyond. It pinpointed five key competencies that will differentiate successful global leaders in future. Five key competencies for tomorrow's global leaders According to the research, the five key competencies required of tomorrow's leaders are: 'As the workplace continues to evolve rapidly, it's clear that future leaders will require a broader and deeper skillset that goes well beyond traditional business acumen,' says Nicole de Fontaines, executive director of CEMS. 'Success will demand agility, bold creative thinking, an entrepreneurial mindset, a strong sense of purpose and the cultural intelligence to lead across borders. To support this shift, leadership development programs, executive education and talent pipelines must focus not only on digital and analytical capabilities, but also on accelerating these next-level competencies.' Human-centred leadership traits It is not just technical and strategic competencies that will matter to tomorrow's leaders, however. The CEMS research also emphasized the growing importance of four sets of human-centred leadership traits: Guy Lubitsh, professor of leadership and psychology at Hult International Business School, believes that human-centred leadership traits will be critical to success in the workplace of the future. 'We are witnessing a widening communication gap between leaders and their teams,' he says, 'one that can no longer be blamed solely on remote work, especially as many organizations transition back to more in-person collaboration.' Lubitsh believes that today's workforce is calling for greater empathy, support and understanding. 'Employees want their realities acknowledged,' he says, 'from financial stress and work-life pressures to mental health challenges. This shift demands leaders who can foster genuine emotional connection.' Modern leadership means mastering the duality of presence and space, according to Lubitsh. He describes this as 'the ability to connect deeply and direct purposefully, while also stepping back to allow reflection, renewal and empowerment of others.' Lubitsh adds: 'Holding this tension – between guiding and giving room – is fast becoming one of the most critical skills for leaders navigating the complexities of today's workplace.' Forward-looking employers are already adjusting their talent strategies in response to the demands of the future. They are also considering how they can effectively develop tomorrow's leaders. 'We recognize that the world is evolving rapidly,' says Jonathan von Gutzeit, senior director of talent attraction and employee experience at airline Lufthansa Group. 'While core business skills remain essential, we have identified three key competencies we expect from future leaders: ambition, responsibility and empathy.' Von Gutzeit says that ambition means having agility, a readiness to explore new ventures, customer centricity and strategic foresight – 'in short, the ability to drive impact within an organization.' Responsibility, he argues, goes beyond accountability. 'It's about fostering a culture of empowerment, where feedback and appreciation are embedded into everyday practice.' Empathy is about enabling collaboration – 'inspiring others, building enthusiasm and bringing together diverse people, ideas and perspectives in a constructive and inclusive way.' These three principles guide how Lufthansa recruits and develops leaders, right up to board level. Nicolas Barbier, head of company engagement at BNP Paribas in Portugal, says the bank looks for graduates who demonstrate flexibility – both in the tasks they take on and in their approach to problem-solving. 'These are the individuals we see as having leadership potential,' he says, 'people who can grow their strategic mindset, connect the dots and develop effective solutions in a fast-evolving environment.' BNP Paribas also values an international outlook. 'Our graduates must be comfortable navigating a diverse ecosystem, working with colleagues across eight nationalities and engaging confidently within a truly global organization,' Barbier explains. 'Finally, we emphasize the ability to thrive in group settings. A collective mindset is incredibly powerful – we want individuals who can actively participate in co-creation workshops and who are comfortable using tools like data visualization and AI, whether they're working on-site or remotely.' Investment in development is undoubtedly critical for employers looking to develop tomorrow's leaders. Yet, this is an area that often overlooked today. For example, according to research by information provider Gallup, less than half of U.S. employees (45%) participated in any education or training to build new skills for their current job in 2024. Leaders should be thinking now about how they can engage and develop the next generations to come after them. It is never too early to start planning for the future.
The Sun
03-07-2025
- Business
- The Sun
GreenTeams Secures Series A Led by Oriza Greenwillow Technology Fund
SINGAPORE - Media OutReach Newswire - 3 July 2025 - GreenTeams, a rapidly growing climate technology company advancing data-driven environmental governance in Indonesia, has announced the successful close of its Series A funding round. The round was led by Oriza Greenwillow Technology Fund. Operating at the intersection of environmental intelligence, regulatory compliance, and industrial decarbonization, GreenTeams empowers measurable climate action through its real-time emissions and air quality monitoring technologies. This funding milestone underscores investor confidence in GreenTeams' pivotal role in supporting Indonesia's Net Zero 2060 target. Following overwhelming interests from the investment community, the company is launching an extended round of funding, to onboard strategic partners to help to scale product innovation, AI-powered monitoring platforms, and regional expansion. 'GreenTeams is more than just a hardware provider — We're responding to the growing demand from both industry and government for credible, actionable environmental data. This funding allows us to deepen our national footprint, grow our team, and expand impact across multiple sectors. We are grateful for the trust of our partners in both the private and public sector, and would like to invite like-minded investors to join us in the extended Series A funding,' added Wilson B. Sutarko, CEO of GreenTeams. Since its inception, GreenTeams has evolved into a full-stack climate tech provider with deployments across more than 30 Indonesian provinces. Its flagship offerings — Continuous Emission Monitoring Systems (CEMS) and Air Quality Monitoring Systems (AQMS) — enable real-time data capture, emissions tracking, and regulatory reporting in key industrial sectors. In 2024, the company recorded 98% revenue growth year-on-year, driven by increasing regulatory enforcement, national decarbonization targets, and industry demand for ESG-aligned practices. GreenTeams also operates the first calibration laboratory in Indonesia to be accredited by KAN (SNI ISO/IEC 17025) for gas and air instruments, and has obtained ISO 9001 certification for quality management. 'GreenTeams has built a rare combination of field-proven systems, certified infrastructure, and deep domain expertise to serve a rising need in Southeast Asia's climate ecosystem,' said CK Tan, Managing Partner of Oriza Greenwillow Technology Fund. 'We are impressed by the execution capability of the management team, and their vision and commitment to the green efforts in Southeast Asia and beyond. GreenTeams plays a crucial role in building transparency and trust in environmental data — key pillars for any credible sustainability transition. Their early profitability and growth speak volumes'. With this capital, GreenTeams plans to: --> Scale nationwide deployment of monitoring systems across energy, manufacturing, and urban sectors. --> Advance AI-powered predictive tools for environmental forecasting and emissions analytics. --> Expand environmental data platform integrations to serve regulatory, industrial, and ESG markets --> Build capacity for regional expansion beyond Indonesia. GreenTeams GreenTeams Nusantara Pte Ltd, through its subsidiary PT. Trusur Unggul Teknusa is Indonesia's leading green climate tech company, driving scalable environmental impact through real-time monitoring technologies, data platforms, and certified infrastructure. With a presence across 30+ provinces and a decade-long track record, GreenTeams enables measurable progress toward Net Zero goals through patented solutions, regulatory-grade instrumentation, and Indonesia's first KAN-accredited calibration lab for air and gas. Learn more: Oriza Greenwillow Technology Fund The Oriza Greenwillow Technology Fund is a venture capital fund set up jointly by Greenwillow Capital Management Pte Ltd, an MAS-licensed fund management company based in Singapore, and Oriza Holdings, an investment firm from China with assets under management exceeding RMB120 billion. The Fund invests in early-stage technology start-ups in Singapore and the fast-growing markets of Southeast Asia, with a primary focus on the smart cities and health-tech sectors.
Arabian Post
03-07-2025
- Business
- Arabian Post
GreenTeams Secures Series A Led by Oriza Greenwillow Technology Fund
Launches Extended Round to Accelerate Climate Tech Innovation Across Indonesia SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 3 July 2025 – GreenTeams, a rapidly growing climate technology company advancing data-driven environmental governance in Indonesia, has announced the successful close of its Series A funding round. The round was led by Oriza Greenwillow Technology Fund. ADVERTISEMENT Operating at the intersection of environmental intelligence, regulatory compliance, and industrial decarbonization, GreenTeams empowers measurable climate action through its real-time emissions and air quality monitoring technologies. This funding milestone underscores investor confidence in GreenTeams' pivotal role in supporting Indonesia's Net Zero 2060 target. Following overwhelming interests from the investment community, the company is launching an extended round of funding, to onboard strategic partners to help to scale product innovation, AI-powered monitoring platforms, and regional expansion. 'GreenTeams is more than just a hardware provider — We're responding to the growing demand from both industry and government for credible, actionable environmental data. This funding allows us to deepen our national footprint, grow our team, and expand impact across multiple sectors. We are grateful for the trust of our partners in both the private and public sector, and would like to invite like-minded investors to join us in the extended Series A funding,' added Wilson B. Sutarko, CEO of GreenTeams. Since its inception, GreenTeams has evolved into a full-stack climate tech provider with deployments across more than 30 Indonesian provinces. Its flagship offerings — Continuous Emission Monitoring Systems (CEMS) and Air Quality Monitoring Systems (AQMS) — enable real-time data capture, emissions tracking, and regulatory reporting in key industrial sectors. In 2024, the company recorded 98% revenue growth year-on-year, driven by increasing regulatory enforcement, national decarbonization targets, and industry demand for ESG-aligned practices. GreenTeams also operates the first calibration laboratory in Indonesia to be accredited by KAN (SNI ISO/IEC 17025) for gas and air instruments, and has obtained ISO 9001 certification for quality management. 'GreenTeams has built a rare combination of field-proven systems, certified infrastructure, and deep domain expertise to serve a rising need in Southeast Asia's climate ecosystem,' said CK Tan, Managing Partner of Oriza Greenwillow Technology Fund. 'We are impressed by the execution capability of the management team, and their vision and commitment to the green efforts in Southeast Asia and beyond. GreenTeams plays a crucial role in building transparency and trust in environmental data — key pillars for any credible sustainability transition. Their early profitability and growth speak volumes'. With this capital, GreenTeams plans to: Scale nationwide deployment of monitoring systems across energy, manufacturing, and urban sectors. Advance AI-powered predictive tools for environmental forecasting and emissions analytics. Expand environmental data platform integrations to serve regulatory, industrial, and ESG markets Build capacity for regional expansion beyond Indonesia. Hashtag: #GreenTeams The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement. GreenTeams GreenTeams Nusantara Pte Ltd, through its subsidiary PT. Trusur Unggul Teknusa is Indonesia's leading green climate tech company, driving scalable environmental impact through real-time monitoring technologies, data platforms, and certified infrastructure. With a presence across 30+ provinces and a decade-long track record, GreenTeams enables measurable progress toward Net Zero goals through patented solutions, regulatory-grade instrumentation, and Indonesia's first KAN-accredited calibration lab for air and gas. Learn more: Oriza Greenwillow Technology Fund The Oriza Greenwillow Technology Fund is a venture capital fund set up jointly by Greenwillow Capital Management Pte Ltd, an MAS-licensed fund management company based in Singapore, and Oriza Holdings, an investment firm from China with assets under management exceeding RMB120 billion. The Fund invests in early-stage technology start-ups in Singapore and the fast-growing markets of Southeast Asia, with a primary focus on the smart cities and health-tech sectors. For more information, please visit
BBC News
09-06-2025
- Science
- BBC News
Scientists develop plastic that dissolves in seawater
Scientists in Japan have developed a plastic that dissolves in say the new material breaks down quickly in around two to three hours, depending on its thickness and size. Many existing biodegradable plastics aren't able to fully dissolve, leaving behind harmful microplastics that can pollute the ocean and harm it's hoped that the new non-toxic material could offer a future solution as it disappears completely. What have scientists developed? The new plastic was co-developed by the University of Tokyo in Japan and the country's RIKEN Centre for Emergent Matter Science (CEMS). Researchers say it is made by combining two small molecules which form a strong bond that allows the new material to stay tough and scientists have long experimented with biodegradable plastics, the team say their invention breaks down much more quickly and leaves no placed in a mixture which had the same amount of salt as seawater, they found the new plastic dissolved "quickly in about two to three hours, depending on its thickness and size."And it's not just in water where the new plastic can dissolve. Takuzo Aida, lead researcher at CEMS, explained: "Similarly, when tested in soil..a piece of plastic about 5 centimetres in size, it completely disappears after a little over 200 hours." Plastic pollution is a big global problem, with experts at the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) saying the amount of waste is set to triple in the next 15 studies have shown the damage microplastics cause as they pollute the environment and create health problems for animals, because they can be easily new plastic is still in the early phase of development but Mr Aida said their research has attracted a lot of interest, including from those in the packaging added: "In Japan, almost all packaging is made of plastic, and if we can really manage to reduce that, we can expect less environmental damage." Currently, less than 9% of global plastic waste is successfully recycled.
The Hindu
09-06-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
Concurrent Evaluation and Monitoring of Schemes to cover 32 schemes in eight depts. in 2025-26
The Concurrent Evaluation and Monitoring of Schemes (CEMS) in the 2025-26 fiscal will cover 32 schemes under eight government departments, according to the Finance department. Four schemes each from the Departments of Higher Education, Fisheries, Women and Child Development, Health and Family Welfare, Electronics and Information Technology, Public Works, Tourism, and Social Justice will be covered under CEMS 2025-26. The State government had re-introduced annual performance budgets for selected departments based on a recommendation of the Public Accounts Committee. CEMS is carried out in addition to the performance budgeting exercise. CEMS is a real-time analysis of the physical and financial progress of government programmes and schemes. The exercise, carried out by the Finance (Performance Budget) department, is also aimed at speeding up the implementation of important government programmes and schemes by identifying 'implementation bottlenecks' and promoting coordination among stakeholders. As in the case of performance budgets, CEMS reports are also tabled in the State Legislative Assembly.
