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Choosing between internal promotion and an external "transformative outsider" is one of the most critical decisions a board can make. While internal hires offer cultural continuity, bringing in an outsider can be the key to:
✔️ Breaking "Groupthink": Overcoming stagnation with fresh perspectives.
✔️ Driving Radical Change: Restructuring without the baggage of internal politics.
✔️ Closing Skill Gaps: Injecting specialized expertise or digital agility into your leadership.
Whether you are rewarding a proven internal performer or betting on a disruptor, a clear #succession process—from role definition to structured mentoring—is essential for success. 𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐢𝐬 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐳𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐞𝐯𝐨𝐥𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐭𝐬 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐲 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫?
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