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Frequently Asked Questions

• Q: 1. Q: Why are these 13 capabilities considered essential for senior businesses today?

  A: A: They reflect the critical areas where senior leaders must focus to remain competitive, resilient, and future-ready in the face of rapid change, complex risks, and rising stakeholder expectations.

• Q: 2. Q: How are the 13 capabilities structured in the framework?

  A: A: They are grouped into four key responsibility areas: Strategic Vision and Leadership People, Efficiency, and Operational Management Financial Performance & Sustainability Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC)

• Q: 3. Q: What is the link between business aspiration and capability?

  A: A: Business aspirations define what an organisation wants to achieve. Capabilities are how those goals are reached. Success depends on aligning aspiration with the right mix of capabilities to deliver results.

• Q: 4. Q: Can businesses focus on all 13 capabilities at once?

  A: A: While all 13 are important, businesses should prioritise 5–8 capabilities based on their unique context and strategic focus to drive the most meaningful impact.

• Q: 5. Q: What is the most foundational capability for a senior leader?

  A: A: Visionary Strategic Leadership is key—it sets the direction, aligns goals with market realities, and ensures adaptability in a constantly evolving environment.

• Q: 6. Q: How does the framework address workforce development?

  A: A: It highlights the importance of Talent and Workforce Development and High-Performance Team Leadership to build agile, skilled, and engaged teams ready to deliver on strategic goals.

• Q: 7. Q: What role does sustainability play in business capability?

  A: A: Sustainable Business Practices are recognised as essential for resilience—ensuring businesses operate responsibly while safeguarding long-term financial, environmental, and social performance.

• Q: 8. Q: How should businesses approach risk in the next decade?

  A: A: Through robust Risk and Compliance Management and Governance and Ethical Leadership—proactively identifying risks, ensuring compliance, and maintaining stakeholder trust.

• Q: 9. Q: What is Strategic Execution Mastery, and why does it matter?

  A: A: It’s the ability to turn strategy into measurable outcomes through strong execution, accountability, and continuous improvement—critical for converting vision into real-world results.

• Q: 10. Q: How can businesses assess their maturity in these capabilities?

  A: A: Regular audits, capability assessments, and aligning leadership development and investment priorities with these 13 areas will help identify gaps and shape a future-ready roadmap.