The war for talent! The war for talent will be quite intense this year, particularly in sectors like power, financial services (investment banking, alternative asset management, insurance), infrastructure finance, oil & and gas, and professional services. Different companies will generally want to have really great talents, but I suspect the challenge will be much more focused at senior to executive management cadre. I'll share a few reasons; 1. The classic demand and supply curve. As organisations of different sizes gear up for massive growth trajectory, they'll demand professionals who can navigate the ship at the very deep ends of the ocean. The sad truth is they aren't readily available. I expect more Nigerians/Africans to return home to take up these emerging opportunities, having been exposed to such abroad in recent years. 2. This will result in interesting conversations about compensation packages. More and more professionals will ask for more flexibility to accommodate m...