New Delhi, Feb. 3 -- In an acclaimed article, noted leadership consultant Justin Menkes categorized the mastery that business leaders require into three skill areas: (a) accomplishing tasks; (b) working with and through other people; and (c) self-evaluation and behavioural adjustment. A recent Harvard Business Review article on critical C-suite skills suggests that in today's business environment, companies need leaders who are not only adept at managing finances and possess technical expertise, but also excel in people management.

While these skills remain indispensable, the current global context demands that business leaders acquire another critical competency: geo-strategic competency, which comprises geopolitical and geo-economic ac...