Potential Challenges
The growth is substantial, and the stakes are high. The fast pace and significant demands will not suit everyone. You will need to have been tried, tested and successful in a growth organisation previously, this is not a going to be a suitable test ground to get that experience. You can expect to see all of the obvious challenges and opportunities from an organisation in such high growth mode, talent management and succession planning, talent acquisition and pipelining, harmonisation of policy, process, culture (where you will need to cleverly retain the start-up roots and entrepreneurial spirit) – the list goes on. You will be a key part of the global talent decisions and on-going acquisition due diligence and harmonisation. If you are up for the challenge, this could be one of the best careers moves you can make.