How HR leaders can turn succession into a competitive advantage

An IMD masterclass exploring five strategic shifts to build future-ready leadership 

Executive churn is at record levels. 56% of C-suite leaders are likely to leave within the next two years, only 20% of CHROs say they have anyone ready to step up, and we have seen 9 unexpected CEO transitions in the past 4 months from major companies.  

Half of all executive transitions fail within 18 months, costing organizations close to $1 trillion each year. Most succession plans fail for the same reason: they’re built to fill leadership vacancies as they arise, rather than as opportunities to create strategic advantage through capability development. 

In this masterclass, Ric Roi, Professor of Leadership and Organization, shares a framework of five strategic shifts stemming from IMD’s research into what separates organizations with a genuine leadership pipeline from those perpetually caught short.   

Key takeaways: 

• The evidence-backed case for building leadership talent internally rather than buying it in – and how to make that shift stick 
• A clear framework for spotting executive leadership potential that goes beyond track record and tenure 
• Why leaders with broader, more varied career paths consistently outperform fast-tracked specialists at the top 
• A practical model for planning succession around future capabilities, not current job descriptions 

Who should attend:

This event is primarily designed for HR leaders responsible for sucession planning. Individual leaders interested in driving their own career progression may also find it valuable.

Please note, this event will not be recorded. This is a unique opportunity to experience the IMD learning journey live.