Employees owning shares in the company that they work for isn’t a new concept. In fact, in 1950 the ownership of the John Lewis Partnership was passed to trustees to benefit those who worked for the business.
The length of time that CEOs stay in their jobs is becoming shorter. A 2017 report by PWC found that FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 CEO turnover rates are some of the highest in the world, with CEOs spending an average of just 4.8 years in the top job, down from a high of 8.3 years in 2010.
Today’s leaders face a number of challenges. The commercial challenges are often clear to see and the responses they demand, such as innovation, efficiency and adaptability, are generally well understood. However, one of the biggest challenges for today’s leaders is managing their people strategies. Unsurprisingly, C-level executives will continue to prioritise the development of next-generation […]
For many organisations, the departure of a high-profile leader can leave a void which is difficult to fill. However, on Monday this week, Jack Ma gave the world a full year’s notice of his departure from Alibaba and detailed a solid succession plan. What can the rest of us learn from his attitude and his approach, asks […]
In our 30 years of working with clients all over the globe, there’s one very important conversation that rarely comes up – but it should. And while it’s not talked about, it plays out in front of us. As outsiders, we can see it so plainly: It’s the ultimate “who’s who” throughout your organisational structure, […]
Nepotism, in practice, has its ups and downs—most likely, when you hear the word, a negative association naturally comes with it. Is it all bad, or should hiring within the family be kept to a minimum? We hear from Jean-Luc Castro, Professor of Business Ethics, Organizational Behavior & Human Resource Management at Audencia Business School […]
By Louisa Rochford How far do you plan ahead when it comes to your eventual departure? Were you to hand down the torch of leadership, who should be the one to take it? There are enumerable things to consider when it comes to choosing a successor: skill, fit, and trustworthiness to name a few—and with […]
Business continuity is not a choice that businesses or organisations should make, it should be a mandatory requirement. Below Jonathan Sharp, Director of Britannic Technologies, talks CEO Today through the challenges and complexities of committing to business continuity. Whatever the disaster is, whether it is something major like a terrorist or cyber security attack, severe […]
Whether it’s in the boardroom or in the creative suite, the team that leads your business must be handpicked with care. Below CEO of MVF, Michael Teixeira talks to CEO Today about the necessary considerations, the hiring process and succession planning. Building A Leadership Team A strong and capable leadership team is essential for any […]
Whether a large or small business, succession planning has to be done right and executed without compromise. But where do the difficulties lie, and how can we make sure succession execution goes smoothly, without an impact workflow? Simon Bittlestone, Managing Director of Metapraxis, explains for CEO Today. Succession planning is a challenge for any organisation, […]
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