Rising through the ranks to become the Global CEO of a massive enterprise, Alan Brookes understands that leading at scale isn't about possessing every technical answer in the room. 

Instead, it’s the chemistry of human connection. It’s what you give to your connections as people, rather than merely collaborators.

The team at Arcadis is over 37,000 strong, and this week the former CEO shares the principles that made him such a revered leader among a team that challenged him - all by design...

What’s clear from today’s conversation is that all roads lead back to your people and your culture…. And there’s no better guide on how to centre yourself around open and honest leadership than Alan.

You will learn:

  • How early hands-on experience can prepare you for challenges beyond
  • Why strong client relationships are built through genuine human connection
  • How to build a team around complementary skills and honest self-awareness
  • Why succession planning works best when it starts early and includes a thoughtful handover

🔑 Key Themes

  • Mentorship and learning through experience
  • Building trust through genuine client relationships
  • Creating complementary, challenging teams
  • Sustainability and innovation in data-centre design
  • Leadership development and succession planning

Alan Brookes

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