Management Perspectives

If academia learns to treat connection as a discipline, not an afterthought, it can turn its most intangible quality—trust—into its greatest strength. The choice is clear: either humanise leadership now, or risk losing the humanity we claim to nurture.

Mastering the art of people management is an ongoing process that requires continuous learning, self-reflection, and adaptation. Effective people managers must develop strong communication skills, emotional intelligence, and a deep understanding of their team’s needs and motivations.

In the AI economy, leaders who thrive are not just implementing new technologies—they are mastering the art of building trust while moving fast, making stakeholder confidence their ultimate competitive moat.

The organisations that thrive in the next decade will be those whose leaders recognise that cybersecurity is not a technology problem—it is a business transformation challenge. Success requires combining cutting-edge AI capabilities with human expertise, wrapped in a culture of continuous learning and adaptation