1 Investigating the Leader Selection Process

DOI: 10.1201/9781003321170-1

For all organizations (i.e., government, academic, for-profit/non-profit), there comes a time when a change must take place in leadership. It consumes much thought and planning to ensure the right decision is made, as it could alter the entire course for several years. This change may appear as a brilliant CEO reaching retirement age or an unsuccessful Managing Director being asked to leave before fulfilling their contract term. Regardless of the cause, a selection must occur in which a suitable successor is chosen and put into place.

All organizations strive for sustainability; they yearn to move on from one generation to the next, continually being successful. It is ...

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