So you want to be a CEO?
10 December 2013An audience with Russell Higginbotham FCII (CEO, Swiss Re Europe S.A., UK branch)
Russell gave young members an overview of his career path and offered a number of practical suggestions on steps which they might consider taking to enhance their career development opportunities. In a wide-ranging talk Russell emphasised the importance of:
- each individual driving their own career development
- acquiring new experiences by offering to work abroad, or by volunteering to work on a special project
- understanding the industry, your particular sector and the needs of your clients
- filling the gaps in your professional knowledge via professional qualifications
- understanding what is on the minds of the leaders of your firm
- always being prepared with a couple of well thought-out ‘elevator pitch’ comments or questions in case there was an opportunity to ask them of a VIP
- positivity and focussing energy on the things that can be changed
Above all, Russell emphasised that the most important element was to deliver on your promises.
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