1、MANAGEMENT BY BE AR,NOT FE AR!Empathetic leadership in a world of change and disruption2024We would like to acknowledge all those who contributed in the review of this Report,especially:Florence Carlot,Ebba Haaker,Anton Harrie,Filip Franzn,Arnaud Siraudin,Michael Szczepanski,and Alborz Danielsson.PE

2、TTER KILEFORSHead of Arthur D.Little Nordics,Managing Partner,Growth Practice StockholmSA AHLGRENManager,Growth Practice StockholmRICK EAGARPartner Emeritus,LondonFLORENT NANSEPartner,Automotive&Manufacturing Practice BostonCARLO STELLAManaging Partner,Sustainability Practice DubaiBEN ENEJOPartner,H

3、ealthcare&Life Sciences Practice BostonCONTENTEXECUTIVE SUMMARY 31.WHY ANOTHER REPORT ON LEADERSHIP STYLE?62.KEY QUALITIES FOR MANAGEMENT BY BEAR 103.WHAT BENEFITS CAN YOU EXPECT?164.IMPLEMENTING MANAGEMENT BY BEAR 205.CONCLUSION 26APPENDIX 1:ASSESSMENT TOOLS ADDRESSING AMBIDEXTERITY 28APPENDIX 2:CA

4、SE STUDIES ILLUSTRATING THE PHILOSOPHY 32ENDNOTES 402This Report sets out an evidence-based philosophy and approach for transforming your leadership style into one that is less autocratic and authoritarian and more empathetic and approachable.For many readers,“Management by Bear”referring to the ted

5、dy bear rather than declining financial markets might sound a little unconventional.However,we believe its a powerful symbol for a leadership style that has become increasingly critical for business success in todays environment.Fictional bears Paddington and the Swedish Bamse perfectly embody kindn

6、ess,respect,fairness,bravery,and inclusivity but also determination and resilience,just like the original“Teddy,”Theodore Roosevelt,the 26th US president.Three trends shaping the business environment are increasingly at odds with more traditional,autocratic leadership styles.First,societal norms and