It is good to see a high level executive recruiting firm like Russell Reynolds call for a new class of corporate leadership
“The CEO: The implications of digital are too profound for the CEO simply to offer cheerleading support—he or she must develop and lead the vision of digital transformation that aligns with the company’s strategy. This necessarily entails making a compelling case for change, managing points of resistance, and effectively communicating the digital strategy to investors, analysts, customers, suppliers and the board.
The Board: If the CEO sets the course and oversees the process of digital transformation, it follows that the board of directors must have a certain critical mass of digital capability and experience as well—not only to provide effective guidance to the CEO but also to manage the CEO succession process, given that the company’s next top executive will need to continue leading the digital charge. A presentation to the board by an occasional guest speaker is not enough.”
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