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How to Get on the Shortlist for the C-Suite

Harvard Business

For example, one talented executive’s 360-degree reviews indicated that she was underutilized as a leader. Turnaround leaders pick up the pieces and make things right when a business or function is failing to perform. As a result, we shifted her into a larger role with higher visibility and gave her board exposure.

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The Mistakes PE Firms Make When They Pick CEOs for Portfolio Companies

Harvard Business

Not seeking CEOs who value talent development. But CEOs at the best-run PE-owned firms we’ve worked with emphasize both recruiting and talent development. From 2008 to 2015 SCA’s revenue rose 88% (from $690 million to $1.3 And they are quite selective of which individuals and which skills to invest in.

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