Ben Page, CEO at Ipsos on the importance of cultural competence, organisational diversity and bold leadership
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Our fourth CEO Activist episode features a conversation between Leila McKenzie-Delis, CEO and Founder of DIAL Global and Ben Page, CEO at Ipsos.
"People want leadership. That means they want clarity, they want fairness, they want transparency, They want to believe that someone has a plan, even if the world is in turmoil or in chaos."
You'll hear about
- Ben's 36 year stint with Ipsos, starting as a graduate trainee to his rise as CEO
- Ipsos' evolution over the years growing to become a global juggernaut of data and research and the work they do now not just in data but also with communities and their core values which drive them to do what they do
- How cultural outlook on life affects what people see as acceptable or not when it comes to DIBE issues
- How Ben adapts his leadership style depending on the situation, culture and norms
- What diversity brings to the table, and how that has become more important within global orgnaisations
- The role of the CEO within the organisation and how they impact decisions at every level
- The evolution of a leader through the years, and the habits that become important for longevity and success
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