The Speed of the Ascent: Which Leaders Get the Top Jobs?

Idea posted: March 2014

Institutions: The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania    IE Business School   

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The profile of leaders has changed over the decades, with a significant shift away from the notion of lifetime employment. The employee of the mid-twentieth century who climbed the ladder…

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Should I stay or should I go? The Power of Headhunters

Idea posted: October 2013

Institutions: The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania    IE Business School   

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This research examined the decisions of executives over whether to continue in their current roles or explore the new opportunities presented by a leading search firm. It found that 52%…

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