In the current business landscape, the "honeymoon phase" has effectively vanished. As we navigate a global economy defined by rapid technological shifts and evolving social contracts, every stakeholder—from the boardroom to the frontline—is silently asking the same question: Did we make the right choice? Research indicates that the earliest actions a new chief executive takes (or pointedly avoids) shape a narrative that quickly hardens into a permanent reputation. Once that s

CEO succession is one of the most consequential undertakings any board will ever steward. It is the moment when a single decision reverberates through a decade of organisational life, shaping strategic direction, cultural identity, investor confidence, and the organisation’s long-term trajectory. Boards routinely commit significant time and attention to identifying and selecting the next chief executive. Yet surprisingly few apply the same rigour to preparing themselves for t

Beyond Compliance: Communication as a Leadership Lever In a global environment increasingly shaped by real-time scrutiny, stakeholder...