Why Previous Experience of New CEOs Makes Matters Worse!

Idea posted: December 2015

Institutions: IE Business School    Neoma Business School   

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Should a board hire a former or current CEO from another company to become the new CEO? In the past, companies tended to promote new CEOs from within, ensuring that…

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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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Choosing a CEO: Safe Pair of Hands Vs Too Much Experience

Idea posted: December 2013

Institutions: IE Business School    Rouen Business School   

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When companies choose their CEO, many opt for those with a proven record of success in their particular industry…nothing surprising there. This is a changing world, with increased burdens on…

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Top flight talent? The Value of International Assignments

Idea posted: October 2013

Institutions: IE Business School    Rouen Business School   

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International assignments are generally viewed as a positive thing to do, something to aspire to, and given today’s more globalised world, this kind of experience should hasten your progress up…

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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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