Abstract The authors, both longtime international leadership advisers, contend that in facing uncertainty, people tend to rely on unreliable mental maps while making decisions. “The solution,” they write, “refined over decades and captured in the title, is to develop our panoramic leadership. What we have found is that the most successful leaders proactively merge information with a 360‐degree array of perspectives that fill in, update, and expand their mental maps, to drive smarter choices and powerful results.” They describe what they've termed the GEM model for becoming a panoramic leader, in their words: Step 1: Get up close. Step 2: Establish meaningful bonds. Step 3: Map your evolving perspective. Each of these steps is described in detail, including examples from their work with leaders. For instance, within Step 1: “Panoramic leaders acknowledge blind spots in their understanding of customers, opportunities, or market and technology shifts. Look at your current circle of advisers, assess the vital perspectives you're missing, and look for stakeholders who can fill them.” And within Step 2: “True connection transforms shared purpose into shared momentum. Building these high‐quality bonds often requires an open mind and dedicated effort, but the rewards can far outweigh the effort.”
Choe et al. (Fri,) studied this question.