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Internal promotion: Making leadership change a growth engine

Viewed in Egon Zehnder Executive succession is no longer an occasional governance exercise. With executives staying in role for roughly three years on average and CEO turnover accelerating, leadership teams are in constant evolution. In this context, a simple but often overlooked reality emerges: succession works best when it is treated as a continuous, human-centered… More

AI is arriving. Roles are evolving.

Viewed in BCG Most organizations now use AI daily, but often as a patch on legacy processes. This creates a readiness gap: employees feel unprepared, leaders face skill shortages, and value capture remains uneven. This moment calls for leadership teams to guide the shift with clarity, balance, and pragmatism. 1. Reimagine work, not just tools… More

Are your leadership prepared for the future?

Viewed in Russell Reynolds Succession planning is crucial for the success of an organization and should be a key focus for C-suite leaders and boards. However, many organizations are not taking a formal and proactive approach to succession planning, which creates strategic risks. Russell Reynolds Associates’ Global Leadership Monitor identified three common failings in succession… More

Coaching for tech workers who have experienced layoffs

Viewed in Business Insider In North America, Alisa Cohen serves senior-level and mid-career professionals as the managing partner of an executive career coaching practice. Her clientele is primarily in the Big Tech sector—more than 50%—and B2B SaaS or e-commerce, with another 30%. She mentors employees from companies including Adobe, Amazon, Cisco, Meta, Oracle, Meta and… More