Build, buy, borrow, bot: tackling the talent crisis
Organisations will only stay competitive if they replace outdated workforce strategies with models that are dynamic, inclusive, and future-ready.
From stewardship to strategy: rethinking CEO succession
As legendary investor and business leader Warren Buffett retires after more than 50 years, his succession plan is one that all businesses should take note of.
Is your succession plan a work of fiction?
Six out of 10 companies say they have succession plans in place for their key executives. Yet eight out of 10 senior executives quizzed for a new survey said that their company would not be able to replace them quickly if they needed to.
Poor leadership undermines US organizations
The quality of leadership in American organizations is poor and it isn't getting any better. What's more, leaders are stifling creativity and innovation because they are risk averse and focussed on their own survival.
Should leadership development be more transparent?
Programmes to identify and develop future leaders might seem to be sound talent management. But as a new survey highlights, there's also a downside.
External CEOs cost more, deliver less
Looking externally for a new CEO could be a waste of time and money. Because a new study has found that companies that only appoint internal candidates as CEO significantly outperform those that appoint outsiders.
Mind the leadership gap
Many things are hard to predict right now. The imminent departure of the Baby Boomer generation into retirement should not be one of them. So why are so many U.S firms bracing themselves for a leadership and skills vacuum at the top?
Still ignoring succession planning
You might have thought that having a succession plan in place should your CEO suddenly depart would be common sense. But an astonishing proportion of companies don't seem to agree.
Heads in the sand on succession planning
Despite the ageing population and a global battle for talent, many American bosses are still doing precisely nothing when it comes to thinking about who is going to step into their shoes.
The importance of succession planning
Careful succession planning is critical when those at the helm of a business decide to hand over responsibility to new management. So if you want to boost the value and saleability of your business for the future, start planning for and building the next generation of human resources right now.
Marshall Goldsmith on succession planning
Why do so many business leaders find it difficult to hand over the baton to their successor? That's the issue best-selling author and renowned executive coach, Marshall Goldsmith, explores with us as he joins Wayne Turmel for the first Working Week podcast of 2008.
Perils of keeping it in the family
One in four family-run British businesses expects to change hands in the next four years, but a lack of planning and foresight means that, for many of them, the process could become a complete nightmare.
Brain drain threatens U.S. competitiveness
We all know that employers face a skills shortage as Baby Boomers leave the workforce. So why do so few organizations ensure that they can pass on the vital knowledge these employees possess?
U.S. organisations ignore succession planning
Despite acknowledging the importance CEO succession, new research has found that a remarkable proportion of U.S. organisations have failed to put succession plans in place.
Chief executives do not trust HR to manage their talent
As the West's workforce demographic changes, managing and retaining senior level talent is becoming an ever more important priority for CEOs. But they don't trust HR and personnel to get it right.
Latest book podcasts
Steve Cockram: the Voice-Driven Leader
Steve Cockram, co-founder of Giant Worldwide, talks about his latest book, 'The Voice-Driven Leader' and explains how to create environments where every voice gets heard.
What is Relationship Currency?
Keynote speaker and transformational coach, Ravi Rajani, talks about his new book, "Relationship currency: five communication habits for limitless influence and business success".
Hone - how purposeful leaders defy drift
We dive into the new book from Deloitte's Geoff Tuff and Steven Goldbach, 'Hone - how purposeful leaders defy drift'.
Lesley Cooper on stress and pressure at work
In this episode we discuss wellbeing at work with Lesley Cooper, including the issues of fear-based cultures and psychological safety.
