CEO Succession
RHR International helps boards CEOs and new leaders navigate the complex and
challenging process of leadership transition.
PUTTING THE RIGHT PERSON IN THE JOB Management
succession is among the board’s most important responsibilities, particularly
at the CEO level. When the time comes to make a change, making the wrong
choice can have lasting consequences.
The challenge requires a broader focus than simply choosing the right
person. RHR helps clients put the right process in place, then works
shoulder-to-shoulder with them to navigate it. This requires a framework
for aligning the board around the right goals and criteria, identifying
the right candidates and skillfully assessing them, making the selection
decision and integrating the new leader — while minimizing risks and
managing the inevitable disruption along the way.
The RHR framework includes a number of unique, proprietary offerings,
such as our Risk and ReadinessSM service, a rigorous evaluation
and preparedness development process; and CEO ContinuitySM service,
a comprehensive suite of services to support seamless CEO succession.
BEYOND SELECTION: SUPPORTING LONG-TERM SUCCESS Any
experienced senior executive or board member knows that placing the right person in
the CEO position is just one step in successfully transitioning to new leadership. The
real work very often begins after the "honeymoon" period, which typically ends within
90 days of selection. RHR's deep executive integration expertise helps manage risks and
supports the long-term success of the new executive through a robust process that spans
12–18 months.
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We focus on the broad set of factors that accelerate transition and
produce better, more sustainable executive performance. Our services and
approach differentiate between a leader promoted from within and one
recruited from outside the organization, focusing on the unique challenges
facing each. Equally important are the organizational elements — from
engaging and retaining valued executive talent after the new CEO takes
over, to managing the interests and expectations of key stakeholders
including employees, customers, Wall Street and the community at large.
ABOUT RHR INTERNATIONAL
We are a firm of management psychologists and consultants who work closely
with top management to accelerate individual, team and business performance.
We focus on five key areas of client need - in addition to Management Due
Diligence, we are experts in Executive Selection and Integration, Accelerated
Executive Effectiveness, Senior Team Effectiveness, and CEO Succession. We
have been proven difference-makers for more than 65 years, unique in our
combination of top management focus, psychologists' perspective and high-level
business acumen.
RHR International
We see what others don't.