Art of the exit: is there a right way for CEOs to quit?
Despite careful choreography for succession, even best-laid plans often unravel
Despite careful choreography for succession, even best-laid plans often unravel

Most of us are just one event away from resigning even though we probably should stay put

US chief executives should be wary of putting their own convenience ahead of transparency

Number of returning bosses reaches 10-year high

No leader can do it all. Recognising what is sufficient can be liberating.

Much of their time is spent appeasing and aligning competing forces

Sharing the leadership burden remains rare but is not without benefits