Tuesday, March 13, 2007

In search of excellence in CEO Succession: the seven habits of highly effective boards


Our experience in working with clients on CEO succession suggests the crucial importance of each of the following steps:

1 Start very early
2 Engage all stakeholders in sequence
3 Define the selection criteria clearly
4 Explicitly decide on the mix of
internal / external investigation
5 Assess the candidates thoroughly
6 Define the roadmap and development plans
7 Plan support for the eventual transition.

While these steps might appear simple, their effective execution requires careful consideration.

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