In Product Management, inclusive leadership fosters a supportive environment and also drives team productivity and cohesion. 

Driving Change in Product, a deeply insightful episode on the Product Leaders podcast with Ben Moulton, features guest Valentin Vincendon (Chief Product Officer at Copper) who delivers a masterclass in modern product leadership, offering actionable strategies and transformative insights. His ability to articulate the nuances of inclusive leadership is inspiring, providing a roadmap for fostering empathy, clarity, and autonomy within product teams.

It’s no secret that technology is reshaping the executive search landscape, with AI and data analytics now embedded at nearly every stage of the recruitment process. For high-stakes roles in senior leadership, the challenge has always been to identify candidates who bring not only the right skills and experience but also the strategic vision and cultural alignment a company needs. Now, AI-driven tools are transforming this challenge into an opportunity, making executive search faster, smarter, and more insightful than ever before.

In Episode 2 of Season 3 of Orbis Group’s Product Leaders podcast, Ben Moulton sits down with Lindsay Scott, Chief Product Officer (CPO) at Polecat. With a seasoned background in data architecture and AI product development, Lindsay shares how resilience, adaptability, and technology come together in high-stakes product management. Her insights reveal a roadmap for navigating the unique pressures of today’s rapidly evolving product landscape.

As we rapidly approach 2025, the expectations placed on executive leadership are shifting in response to emerging challenges. Digital transformation has redefined business operations, and the rise of remote and hybrid work environments has transformed how leaders engage with their teams. Additionally, the generational shift - driven by Millennials and Gen Z - has brought fresh perspectives and new priorities into the workplace.

Succession planning should be a part of any organisation’s talent acquisition strategy. Whether it’s internal promotions, creating new roles or hiring externally to fulfil organisational leads, succession planning is a key factor in an organisation's success.

Trust takes seconds to be broken, and a lot of time to rebuild. Whether it’s in our personal or professional lives, the impact of broken trust can be detrimental to our happiness as well as how we perceive our relationships.

In today’s digital world, executives must navigate an industry filled with technological advancements, particularly in AI and automation. These innovations have the potential to revolutionise industries, driving efficiency and creating new opportunities.

Data-driven decision-making is crucial for business success. By definition, it refers to the process of making strategic choices based on experience and evidence, rather than solely relying on intuition or past experiences.

In the pursuit of gender equality and empowering women in leadership, the influence of visible female role models is imperative. From politics to STEM fields, from boardrooms to classrooms, the presence of women in leadership positions serves as a beacon of inspiration for young girls around the world.

To be an effective leader, there is often information overload about what “effective” truly looks like. For some, effective leadership is being able to get on with your manager, whereas for others, it’s having targets and direction.

AI has impacted almost every corner of our lives, from the apps that we have on our phones to the technology that has been implemented to make our days run smoother. Within the world of work, AI has also had a substantial impact on how teams operate and ultimately, what the future of work could look like.

The job of what a CEO does has changed and shifted rapidly, especially in recent years. The reliance on technology, remote working, and working trends have all impacted what CEOs should see as “important”.

Transformational leadership is all about inspiring and energising your workforce, but, how can you start to adopt transformational styles to consistently empower and encourage?

Fostering diversity and inclusion isn't just a moral imperative – it's a strategic necessity. Companies that embrace diversity reap the rewards of varied perspectives, enhanced innovation, and improved employee satisfaction.

Grey grievances are exactly as described - a grey area: something between appropriate or potentially inappropriate, and they’re more common than you’d think.

In the quest to create and sustain a more diverse workforce, organisations have to look at their business with a bird's-eye view and assess where they can make the most impact.

Stepping into a management role is a huge achievement and something that anybody should be proud of. Management isn’t for everybody and comes with its own set of challenges and growth opportunities.

Change - whether it’s growth in headcount, implementing new technology or revisiting your culture and values, Q1 is always a transformative time for businesses globally.

As we enter a new year, Executives are going to be called upon to bring a fresh approach to leadership as well as organisational operations. 2023 was a challenging year for many organisations, from the economic downturn through to teething transformation issues - we have been at the forefront of the difficulties faced.