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Selecting a new CEO is the most pivotal decision you face as a director—and it’s one that has lasting implications for your company’s performance and its place in the world.
We help you identify and develop the best executives to lead your organization forward. We get them up to speed. Set them up for success. And make it easy for you to do it all again next time.
- Create a pipeline of leaders internally, readied to meet your company’s unique needs
- Establish a strong succession cycle that stays relevant into the long term
- Pivot your company towards a more inclusive, sustainable future
- Give yourself the best odds for a successful CEO transition
Succeeding with Succession
Having a CEO succession plan is paramount to a company’s stability and continued success. However, establishing a great CEO succession process is easier said than done.
That’s why we’ve written a guide on the need-to-know basics of CEO succession—covering who’s involved, how it’s done, and five best practices to help you get it right.
Setting Up for Success: A Chair’s Story of Succession
An exploration of CEO succession—from the inside
CEO Succession processes are often opaque when seen from the outside—which can make it difficult for those who haven’t been through the process to know what goes on behind closed doors.
In this ebook, we take a closer look at the true story of CEO succession, as told by one of our clients.
Case studies
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The Realities of Succession
It’s easy to think of CEO succession in a vacuum. But, in the real world, plans and processes are subject to turbulence, sentiment, and outside forces.
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A world leader in hospitality safeguards its future
Facing a merger, pandemic and ailing CEO, a hospitality company needed a succession plan that worked for the present and future.
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A manufacturer focuses its CEO succession plan on external candidates
With a lack of suitable internal candidates—and a list of pressing requirements for their future CEO—this global manufacturer was in a bind.
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A leading US energy company ensures its future with a succession plan
Faced with a long-serving CEO reaching the end of their tenure, this company knew it needed to visit the idea of succession.
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A retail and shopping leader embraces CEO succession planning
When their CEO privately announced their intention to step down, this company faced the daunting task of finding a suitable successor.
The Realities of Succession
It’s easy to think of CEO succession in a vacuum. But, in the real world, plans and processes are subject to turbulence, sentiment, and outside forces.
A world leader in hospitality safeguards its future
Facing a merger, pandemic and ailing CEO, a hospitality company needed a succession plan that worked for the present and future.
A manufacturer focuses its CEO succession plan on external candidates
With a lack of suitable internal candidates—and a list of pressing requirements for their future CEO—this global manufacturer was in a bind.
A leading US energy company ensures its future with a succession plan
Faced with a long-serving CEO reaching the end of their tenure, this company knew it needed to visit the idea of succession.
A retail and shopping leader embraces CEO succession planning
When their CEO privately announced their intention to step down, this company faced the daunting task of finding a suitable successor.
Leading thoughts
Learn more about the trends driving leadership today from some RRA’s experts.Browse our collection of short, insightful articles and blogs.
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