Opportunities for advancement: "Excel instead of excellence": Three factors determine who makes it to the top in German companies
Many companies always promote the same types of people and leave the workforce frustrated. Experts explain the key mechanisms - and what needs to change.
An increasing number of covert search assignments by recruitment consultants, such as Heidrick & Struggles, indicate that supervisory boards and entrepreneurs are losing confidence in their top executives and are seeking replacements. According to Nicolas von Rosty, Germany head of Heidrick & Struggles, many managers are hesitant to make radical decisions due to crises, trade conflicts, and artificial intelligence.
This hesitation can have severe consequences if the wrong leaders are in place, leading to a loss of strategic momentum, increased employee turnover, and decreased productivity and innovation. The issue of unsuitable leadership is being examined by managers, headhunters, and insiders.
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