Uncertain economic times highlight the importance of leadership to a company’s long-term performance and its ability to respond to new challenges, risks and opportunities. This issue of Point of View focuses solely on leadership—the qualities that distinguish exceptional leaders, including what we define as Executive Intelligence, and the skills executives and organizations need as the workplace becomes even more global and diverse. The issue also shares insights about leadership development and, from the world of private equity, lessons for cultivating a high-performance culture. Finally, in light of the influx of first-time directors, we look at what boards can do to help new directors acquire the knowledge they need to be effective.
Point of View — Succession Planning Special Issue
While corporate boards and CEOs embrace succession planning as a fundamental responsibility, many find it among their most challenging. In this special issue of Point of View, we reflect on a number of issues related to planning for the succession of the CEO, top executives and board directors. The issue examines the barriers boards can face in planning for CEO succession; the unique roles for the CEO and the board in succession planning; the pros and cons of the succession horse race; succession planning for the board; and advice to CEOs on managing the transition to their next phase.
In this issue of Point of View, we look at the type of senior-level HR leaders needed to compete in the next phase of the global war for talent. We also speak with a number of automotive leaders to learn how the industry is addressing their succession planning and leadership development. In addition, two Spencer Stuart boardroom experts share their individual points of view on whether companies should or should not separate the roles of chairman and CEO. Finally, we talk with M&G Investments Group Chief Executive Michael McLintock on finding stability in an industry marked by change.
Spencer Stuart Switzerland PoV, Winter 2006
In this issue of Switzerland Point of View, Maurice Zufferey paints a colourful picture of today’s CFO while Roger Rytz and Phil Le Goff analyze the respective merits of splitting or combining the roles of chairman and CEO, explaining the implications of each model. Francois Clerc and Andreas Huerlimann focus on international mobility and the value of international experience; and, finally, Antonio Maturo provides tips on how to get the best of your executive search firm.
Switzerland Point of View, Summer 2006
In a world where constant pressure and change are the norm, so called "soft skills" are becoming increasingly important in determining the success or failure of a leader. In this edition of Point of View we look at how behaviour and personality can affect an organisation and how critical they are to effective leadership.
Point of View is our opportunity to share our collective voice on some of the most critical leadership issues affecting our clients. In this issue, we look at the importance of management assessments, especially for newly arrived CEOs, and sit down with Tellabs CEO on how to manage through a downturn. We also speak with the top thought leaders on the growing convergence of healthcare and technology. Finally, we examine how organizations in the UK and the US are working to achieve greater independence in the boardroom.
Special issue on corporate governance
Over the past few years, corporate governance has emerged as a topic being debated in boardrooms around the world.
Our 2004 Point of View examines some of the latest issues and trends on the governance matters that are critical to running effective organizations. Articles are written by consultants based in the US and Europe.