From Creative Director to Chief Creative Officer: BCW Global

Are you a Creative Director who wants to grow to a Chief Creative Officer role? Are you curious about how to become one, which skills you need and which mistakes to avoid? Find out answers to these and many more questions we discussed during our Design Leadership series.

In the second episode, Fede talks about how he balances high professional performance and happiness, and how to encourage and motivate the team to be bolder and create brave ideas. He also shared practical insights on what you must change about yourself when you get to a C-level role, things you will need to learn to be a successful Chief Creative Officer, and 6 crucial qualities of a good leader. Watch the full interview and read our highlights below. 👇

6 Traits of an efficient leader

1. 👀 Visionary: The ability to create and communicate a clear vision, guiding the direction and goals of the team or organization.

2. 🏃 Resilient: Possessing the strength to withstand challenges, setbacks, and failures, continuously moving forward without losing enthusiasm.

3. 📚 Open to Learning: Always willing to acquire new knowledge and skills, staying curious and adaptable to change.

4. 📣 Articulate: Being able to express ideas clearly and confidently in speech and writing, making complex concepts understandable.

5. ⏰ Effective Time Management: Prioritizing tasks effectively and knowing where to allocate time most efficiently for the greatest impact.

6. 🥳 Motivational: Inspiring and motivating team members to achieve their best, fostering a positive and encouraging work environment.

Want to make the next big step in your career?

Want to go further with your leadership journey? Learn Business Strategy, Finance and Leadership hands-on from leaders at Pentagram, Wolff Olins, Zaha Hadid Architects, Saatchi & Saatchi, Google, Amazon, and many more on our Design Leaders programme.