This chapter emphasizes the significance of building effective teams within organizations and the need for a core team of key individuals to lead the business. It discusses the challenges CEOs face in the modern business landscape and the importance of not overburdening them with responsibilities. The conversation also highlights the decline in strategic thinking and the necessity for organizations to prioritize strategic planning for success.
Michael Watkins wrote the book on leadership transitions. He is a professor of leadership and organizational change at the IMD Business School and a cofounder of Genesis Advisers. He is the author of 16 books, including The First 90 Days, an international bestseller which the Economist called “the onboarding bible.” He is an inductee of the Thinkers50 Hall of Fame and just published a new book, The Six Disciplines of Strategic Thinking.
Michael Watkins joined Robert Glazer on the Elevate Podcast to talk about perfecting leadership transitions, mastering strategic thinking, and much more.
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