Fixable Succession: Dealing with a shift change in the C-Suite
May 20, 2024
Exploring leadership transitions, building sustainable strategies, and navigating challenges in government agencies. Emphasizing the importance of legacy, resilience, and transformative leadership training for positive organizational change.
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Government Transitions
- Alan, a senior executive in a government agency, describes the challenges of organizational change during political transitions.
- New leaders often lack tech experience, have contempt for existing processes, and make abrupt changes, causing disruption.
Unusual Leadership Cocktail
- Alan's situation involves an unusual combination of abrupt leadership changes, low continuity, lack of knowledge, and contempt for the organization.
- These factors create a challenging environment for maintaining organizational stability.
Buffer Leadership
- Leaders should practice "buffer leadership" by absorbing negative signals from above and reframing them positively for their teams.
- This protects the team from unnecessary stress and helps maintain focus.