Publisher's Synopsis
In today's dynamic world, the business environment is constantly changing. It is driven by the economic situation - both global and domestic advances in technology, changing markets, regulatory change and fierce competition. Never has leadership - and continuity of leadership - been more important. Not only is it the prime determinant of performance, but the confidence of investors, employees and all stakeholders largely rests on the team at the helm. Recruiting, developing and motivating the right team is a pre-requisite for success. But what happens when the top talent retires or gets attracted to new pastures? Without a clear approach to succession - from both the board and line managers throughout a company - such moves can bring a dramatic interruption to the organisation's progress. This pocket book provides many ideas and advice on how to identify, develop and nurture top talent for future leadership responsibilities. It also highlights some of the most common pitfalls, and includes a self-diagnosis test, to provide a quick indicator of where you stand now in meeting the succession management challenge and how far you have to go.
