Young American, Jordan Topoleski, age 20, named CEO for a month by the Adecco Group in 2020.
In an unprecedented move, the world's leading HR solutions company, The our group, has selected Jordan Topoleski, a 20-year-old from the United States, as the 2020 Global CEO for One Month. The programme, now in its fifth year, aims to build the next generation of leaders by providing a unique opportunity for individuals to work alongside the CEO, Alain Dehaze, and contribute to shaping the future world of work.
The our group, headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, is powered by nine global brands: our, Adia, Badenoch + Clark, General Assembly, Lee Hecht Harrison, Modis, Pontoon, Spring Professional, and Vettery. With over 35,000 employees worldwide, the company has consistently been ranked one of the 'World's Best Workplaces' by Great Place to Work®.
The selection process for the programme involved more than 200,000 applications from 34 countries. Due to COVID-19 requirements, the programme was performed fully online for the first time.
Jordan Topoleski will spend one month serving alongside the CEO, gaining insights into the day-to-day running of the company and contributing to strategic decisions. The programme is designed to adapt to the increasingly uncertain world and the new profile of skills and qualities needed for future leaders to succeed.
The new profile emphasizes several key attributes, including adaptability and agility, technological fluency and data literacy, inclusivity and collaborative learning, vision and change leadership, resilience and optimism, strategic use of talent data, and purpose-driven and human-centered leadership.
Jordan will join a growing number of young people, known as 'Gen Z' leaders, who already possess many of the attributes needed to succeed in leadership roles. A study commissioned by The our group found that these young leaders are well-equipped to navigate the complexities of the modern business world.
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The our group culture is one of inclusivity, entrepreneurship, and teamwork. As the 2020 Global CEO for One Month, Jordan Topoleski will have the opportunity to contribute to this culture and help shape the future of work.
[1] Adaptability and Agility [2] Technological Fluency and Data Literacy [3] Inclusivity and Collaborative Learning [4] Vision and Change Leadership [5] Resilience and Optimism [6] Strategic Use of Talent Data [7] Purpose-Driven and Human-Centered Leadership
- Jordan Topoleski's role as the 2020 Global CEO for One Month with The our group will provide him an opportunity to contribute to shaping the future world of work, particularly emphasizing adaptability and agility as key attributes.
- As Jordan Topoleski prepares to work alongside the CEO, he will gain insights into the company's operations, and his participation is designed to foster technological fluency and data literacy, essential attributes for future leaders.
- The our group's culture is one of inclusivity and collaborative learning, and Jordan Topoleski will have the opportunity to contribute to this culture, underscoring the importance of inclusivity and collaborative learning in the future of work.
- Jordan Topoleski's strategic use of talent data, vision, and change leadership skills will be crucial in shaping the company's future decisions and aligning with their purpose-driven and human-centered leadership philosophy.
- Despite the uncertainty of the modern business world, the growing number of young leaders, such as Jordan Topoleski, are equipped with resilience and optimism, traits that are essential for succeeding in leadership roles in the future.
- To adapt to the new profile of skills and qualities needed for future leaders, The our group's programming focuses on fostering personal growth, self-development, and business acumen through education and resources such as General Assembly—one of the company's global brands.
- By joining The our group's Global CEO for One Month program, Jordan Topoleski demonstrates his commitment to finance, careers, and leadership, showing his potential to shape the future of business by driving positive change and fostering growth.
