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A Question of Fit
We believe that the concept of the universal chief executive is as misleading as the idea that a gifted athlete should be able to excel at more than one position on the sports field or even several kinds of fields. Strategic fit between a candidate and the shoes to be filled is the crux. Gauging that calls for a vital focus on two facets:
Leadership requirements: What are the two or three most critical requirements for executive leadership given the company’s expected competitors and future opportunities?
Candidate capabilities: What are the two or three most distinctive leadership talents the candidate has demonstrated?
Consequences of a Mismatch
The absence of a tight fit between the leadership requirements and candidate ...
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