Spotting potential, shaping leaders

Leadership in Asia is undergoing a profound transformation. As organisations navigate the complexities of digitisation, hybrid work, and generational diversity, the traditional models of identifying and developing leaders are proving insufficient.

In this final session of a four-part series of 2025, Mira Gajraj, Senior Director of Employee Experience, Leadership Effectiveness lead for WTW’s International Market and YJI Chong, Director of Employee Experience and Talent Management Practice Lead at WTW Malaysia, explore regional insights, behavioural science, and real-world case studies to challenge outdated assumptions and offer a fresh perspective on building leadership pipelines.

Whether you're rethinking succession planning or striving to future-proof your talent strategy, this session delivers practical guidance tailored to the unique demands of the Asian market.

Key takeaways

• Leadership is learned; Not innate: The belief that leaders are born is outdated. Effective leadership today hinges on adaptability, conceptual thinking, and openness to learning, all of which can be developed.
• High performance ≠ leadership readiness: Top individual contributors may not excel as leaders. Organisations must distinguish between technical expertise, people leadership, and transformative leadership.
• Leadership must adapt to Asia’s unique trends: Digitisation, generational diversity, and hybrid work are reshaping expectations. Leaders must be digitally fluent, culturally agile, and capable of building trust across varied work styles.
• Succession planning needs a rethink: Many organisations treat succession as a formality. True readiness requires targeted development, exposure, and alignment with future organisational mandates.
• Employee axpectations are rising: Data from employee surveys show declining trust and inspiration in leadership across Asia. Communication, authenticity, and agility are now critical leadership competencias.
• Case studies show measurable impact: From IPO readiness to culture transformation in a global tech firm, the webinar showcases how data-driven leadership development, and 360 feedback can drive sustained behavioural change.

Want to explore how your organisation can build a resilient leadership pipeline?

Download the full webinar recording to hear expert insights, real-world examples, and actionable strategies tailored for the Asian context.

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Mira Gajraj Mohan

Senior Director, Employee Experience

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Paresh Rajgarhiaa

Sales Leader - Southeast Asia & India Employee Experience

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