On the day Sir Alex Ferguson resigned from Manchester United, Cirrus CEO Simon Hayward appeared on Sky News to talk about Sir Alex and the challenges for any new leader following in the footsteps of someone whose leadership attributes are such an integral part of an organisation and its reputation.
Simon compared Sir Alex to Apple’s Steve Jobs. Both took control of languishing organisations and turned them around. Both left an indelible mark. For the new leader, the challenge is to respect the legacy while also taking the organisation forward. Tim Cook introduced a new, more collaborative leadership style at Apple. What could David Moyes bring to Manchester United? We’ll have to wait and see…
