The New Role of the CEO: From Bottleneck to System Designer
Many companies grow around the capabilities of their CEO. In the early years, this can be an advantage. The CEO knows the business, decides quickly, solves problems, manages key relationships, and keeps a broad view of what is happening. The problem appears when the organization grows but that leadership model stays the same. More […]
Second-Line Leadership: Where Transformation Is Won or Lost
Major transformations are usually designed at the top of the organization. The CEO defines a new direction. The executive team sets priorities. Values, objectives, leadership models, and new ways of working are presented. But between that strategic intent and the everyday experience of hundreds or thousands of people lies a decisive layer: second-line leadership. […]