with all the uncertainty the future holds, the key to sustained advantage goes beyond relying on the company vision. If a company were to stay ahead, it needs to look inwards; to the driving force that ensures its success or failure - its employees.

Companies must begin to review if their workforces are ready to face the challenges of tomorrow. It is not a question of weathering the storm, but of leading the company to new heights.

It is a rare breed of leaders that have these qualities. Most companies suffer a work force that is reactive rather than proactive. Not only do they struggle to meet the challenges of today, they are unable to create future opportunities which are the only source of competitive advantage in the ever changing landscape of globalization.

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