Succession Lessons From Harley-Davidson’s Bumpy Ride
Harley-Davidson’s ongoing leadership struggle offers a cautionary tale for boards navigating CEO transitions amid performance pressures and investor unrest.
Harley-Davidson’s ongoing leadership struggle offers a cautionary tale for boards navigating CEO transitions amid performance pressures and investor unrest.
Average CEO tenure is shortening, and the number of CEOs making unplanned departures has been rising. Faced with an escalating transition trend, boards are looking for answers on how best to understand and address it.
Good performance may not be good enough in an environment where a company’s largest shareholders may include multiple activist investors.
Effective succession planning is not merely about replacing a CEO but ensuring continuity, cultural alignment, and readiness for future challenges. Some practical tips.
As he prepares to retire, Northwestern Mutual Chairman John Schlifske looks back at a 14-year tenure that included growing revenue by 71 percent—and he offers the six key truths that guided his success.
As he prepares to retire, Northwestern Mutual CEO John Schlifske looks back at a 14-year tenure that included growing revenue by 71 percent—and he offers the six key truths that guided his success.