projects. CIVITTA in Russia is
strong in digital, strategy and
financial consulting.
Where do you see the
major development in
your region in the
upcoming years?
Veronika Tikhonchuk, Regional
manager of Ukraine, Russia and
Belarus
Describe CIVITTA Russia,
Belarus and Ukraine
operations.
CIVITTA entered Russia, Ukraine
and Belarus 5 years ago, and now
we have 4 offices with 80 people,
an established position in the
market and a clear path for steady
growth. The main characteristic of
the region is its high diversity and
specific market conditions, which
shape the profile and uniqueness of
each office. CIVITTA in Ukraine is
well-known in the market due to
success stories in innovation and
public sector. CIVITTA in Belarus,
the largest management consultancy
in the country, has a focus on
private sector management
consulting and market research
We will strengthen our positions in
the region, building CIVITTA brand
as a number one management
consultancy, both as a business
partner and as an employer. The
focus is now on efficiency and
innovation. In Ukraine, the market
is expanding, due to economy
transformation, active reforms and
EU funding – and we have all it
takes to catch the waves. In Russia,
we will pursue strengthening our
positions by looking for new
partners and opportunities for
expansion. Belarus will further
increase synergy between research
and management consulting and
explore opportunities in public
sector and innovation.
Define a great leader.
I have met very few leaders who
truly impressed me. They are from
different cultures and with
different personalities, but they are
all transmitting the same attitude
to their teams – subtly or openly.
First of all, they care, obviously and
consistently – about the goal,
impact, result and each person on
their team. Secondly, great leaders
trust and are trusted. They give
their teams enough freedom, but
are always there when help,
support or just some
encouragement is needed.
What leadership lesson
can you share?
Leadership is often associated with
hierarchical superiority, authoritar-
ian attitude or confused with
ultimate power. Even though
leaders indeed enjoy respect of
their teams and are responsible for
setting directions, the real value of
leadership is inspiring and empow-
ering others. The true leaders are
not giving orders, they evoke and
inspire real desire to follow them
and be personally committed to the
common goal, encourage personal
achievements for the value of the
whole project.
What career advice do you
have for younger
colleagues starting to
work in consulting?
Never settle for something comfort-
able and clear. Do more than
anyone would expect from you and
do not avoid things that scare you.
An important detail: never do it for
the pure sake of promotion or
praise. Rather, find what brings you
the feeling of accomplishment –
care for the value you create for the
society, company, clients,
challenges you overcome and your
personal development – and make it
the main driver for career decisions.
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