'Strategic leadership, compulsory in the digital age' - Former UK Minister for Africa

<h2></h2>, <h2>Sir. James Duddridge (Member of the UK Parliament and former Minister who has served in the cabinet of three Prime Ministers) says that strategic leadership is a compulsory requirement in the present digital age.</h2>, <p>Duddridge stated that Business and political leaders need to understand that all their utterances can be sent worldwide with a click of a mouse and the need for them to be consistent in communications.</p>, <span>Sir. James-Duddridge, Member of the UK Parliament and former UK Minister for Africa</span>, <p>Duddridge, one of the faculty in the coming executive leadership development programme of TEXEM UK, asserted in a statement on TEXEM’s website (www.texem.co.uk) issued by its Director, Special Projects, Caroline Lucas.</p>, <p>He said that, unfortunately, providing leadership in politics and business has become progressively more difficult in Africa and many parts of the world. According to the faculty, the digital age is a great opportunity, but there are also risks.</p>, <p>“A thriving political career or business can be killed in a tweet or even a retweet.</p>, <p>Business and political leaders need to understand that all their utterances can be sent worldwide with a click of a mouse.</p>, <p>“Leaders need to be consistent in communications; this is widely understood.</p>, <p>“What is less well understood is the need for safe spaces to develop ideas, test concepts, and challenge conventional wisdom away from the glare of the digital age,” Duddridge said.</p>, <p>The statement explained that the coming programme, tagged “Strategic Leadership for Success in a Digital Age”, takes place from Aug. 21 to Aug. 24 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel in the UK.</p>, <p>It revealed that the event offers an exclusive opportunity for Executive Directors, Non-Executive Directors, CEOs, Chief Investment Officers, and Chief Operating Officers.</p>, <p>“It will enable them to unlock the full potential of strategic leadership and drive their organisations to unprecedented success in today’s rap