Redefining Horizons

Succession , ideally should be one of the key issues a CEO must deliberate on, if he is an organisation’s man.   Each ‘growth-thirsty’ organisation in its life-cycle will have to grapple with the question of succession many times over. After me, who? Options Succession dilemma may not bother governmental organisations since someone would invariably move up on seniority or be picked up on considerations that might have nothing to do with organisational health and growth. Business entities that crave longevity and profitability can ill afford such complacence. Growth oriented organisations often have well charted systems and practices for succession. Deciding who in the hierarchy moves forward to critical positions is not limited to the CEO’s chair alone. It applies to every key organisational position. In all these conditions, choice between ‘ Tailgating’ and ‘ Trailblazing ’ assume importance. Tailgating Tailgating is a practice where an individual high in...