In an interview for MCB University Press's 'Spotlight', Professor Andrew Kakabadse offers editor Sarah Powell his views on effective leadership and the major
challenges of the future for leaders.

Andrew Kakabadse is Professor of International Management Development, Chairman of the Human Resources Network, and Deputy-Director at Cranfield School of Management. He is also Director of the Cranfield Centre for International Management Development, and Vice-Chancellor of the International Academy of Management.

Andrew initially worked in the field of health and social services. He has had substantial international consultancy experience including assignments concerned with local government re-organization in the UK and large capital projects in developing countries. He is currently consultant to numerous organizations ranging from banks, motor manufacturers, high-tech companies and oil companies, to the police and other public sector organizations, and numerous multinational corporations.

Current areas of interest focus on improving the performance of top executives and top executive teams, excellence in consultancy practice and the politics of decision-making.