Boardrooms no longer set the pace, the market does. Strategy now starts at the exact moment your product (or service) fails to meet the mark: the unrenewed contract, the frustrated customer call, the competitor who closes the deal you were sure was yours. The companies winning today anchor every decision, investment, and hire around their product’s ability to deliver value that customers can feel and measure.

Something that I firmly believe is an investment for any company's future is leadership development. As you will go on to read, I'm clearly not alone in that opinion. It’s common sense that training people to be better, more diligent, more focused and finding gaps in their skills is always a positive thing. It's also one of the first things to go when budget constraints are required. So, the big question: is leadership development really worth the money?

Imagine a busy international airport suddenly losing its air traffic controller. Planes are circling, communication is strained, and there’s a very real risk of collision. Who steps in? Not someone you’ll hire after six months of interviews… but a seasoned professional who can slot in now, restore order, and keep everything safely moving. Interim leaders are your organisational air traffic controllers, parachuting in when the stakes are high and time is tight.

Most businesses recognise they need competent people in leadership positions. But ask yourself, Is your leadership team genuinely prepared to deal with the increasingly complex challenges your organisation faces? Are they truly equipped to anticipate market shifts, drive meaningful innovation, and secure a sustainable future? Or are they, perhaps, simply "good enough"?