Lifelong learning at the top: Senior execs must upgrade skills to keep pace with changes

Important for senior leaders to keep upgrading skills to deal with tech, business and societal changes, say experts

Ms Kelley Cheng, founder and creative director of publishing and design consultancy The Press Room. ST PHOTO: TIMOTHY DAVID
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Whether it is with a large firm or a small enterprise, rising through the ranks to take on a leadership role in a company takes years of hard work and learning along the way.

But even after reaching the pinnacle, experts say, it is important for senior leaders to keep upgrading their skills.

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