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A study of 236 corporate directors by RHR International and Chief Executive magazine found that 95 per cent of respondents acknowledged CEO succession as a critical business continuity issue. Yet more than half rated themselves as ineffective in executing their responsibilities in the CEO succession process. This author, the CEO of the firm of management psychologists and consultants RHR International, has leveraged his research, client insights, and 30+ years of consultant experience to create a list of ten key dimensions of CEO succession. The first steps are 1. establish board ownership, involvement, and oversight; 2. set time frames; and 3. prepare for emergencies. The next dimensions, dealing with the “who, what, and where,” are 4. align strategy and profile; 5. build a talent pipeline; and 6. source external talent and manage search firms. The final dimensions, dealing with people and process, are 7. select the CEO; 8. proactively manage the transition; 9. measure performance and improve progress; and 10. manage the dynamics of CEO succession.

• CEO Succession