What will make a successful manager in 2025? Key trends and skills in senior management

by Iván Rozas in Recruitment Trends — February 2025

Today's business and work environment is highly competitive, dynamic and constantly evolving. Given this reality, expectations of leaders and managers have changed significantly. Today, it is not enough to have experience and technical knowledge; a set of skills and competencies is required to face the challenges of an uncertain and complex world.

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In this article, we will explore the key trends and skills to be a successful manager in this scenario and how PeopleGo Consulting (Talentor Chile) can help you incorporate and develop leaders with these capabilities through our Executive Hunting service or through talent programs designed specifically for the reality of your organization.

Key Trends and Skills in Senior Management:

Emotional Intelligence and Collaborative Leadership: Successful leaders manage their emotions and understand their teams', fostering trust, motivation, and mutual support. Collaborative leadership promotes cohesion and teamwork, especially in hybrid and digital work settings.
Adaptability and Resilience: The ability to swiftly adapt to changes and overcome challenges is crucial. Organizations need leaders who can navigate uncertainty, redesign strategies agilely, and guide teams toward objectives despite obstacles.
Strategic Focus and Critical Thinking: Executives must analyze contexts, identify opportunities and risks, and develop strategies for sustainable growth, even with incomplete data. Critical thinking enables them to evaluate alternatives and anticipate decision impacts.
Orientation Towards Innovation and Change: Leaders should promote continuous improvement and creativity in problem-solving. Embracing change as an opportunity is essential for organizational competitiveness.

How PeopleGo Consulting/ Talentor Chile can assist:

Executive Hunting: Specializing in identifying leaders with the necessary competencies, PeopleGo Consulting (Talentor Chile) ensures candidates not only meet technical requirements but also excel in collaborative leadership, resilience, strategic thinking, and change management. Their process includes assessing cultural fit to ensure a positive and lasting impact.
Executive Coaching: Offering programs to develop current leaders' skills, these coaching sessions aim to strengthen competencies needed to face organizational challenges, aligning leaders with strategic objectives for effective and sustainable transformation.

In 2024, the skills and competencies that define a successful executive have evolved. Emotional intelligence, adaptability, strategic focus and innovation orientation are key factors that differentiate effective leaders from others. To remain competitive this 2025, organizations must be able to identify and develop these skills in their management teams.

At PeopleGo Consulting (Talentor Chile), we help companies find and develop the leaders they need to meet the challenges of the future. Whether through our Executive Hunting service or through Executive Coaching programs, we are here to accompany you in building solid teams that are prepared for success.

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