Why Are We Leaving Selection and Succession Decisions to Chance?

October 17, 2011

By Seonaid Charlesworth, Senior Consultant, Leadership Solutions & Stephanie Paquet, Consultant, Leadership Solutions
In our roles as advisors to many organizational leaders, we are called upon to offer insights and expertise on numerous businessrelated decisions. One area that continues to preoccupy executives, corporate directors and business leaders is succession. The challenge of identifying and developing the right individuals who will thrive in key roles within an organization is one that transpires across industries, professions and geography. What bothers HR professionals and organizational leaders most is making a hiring mistake.