Research Catalog

Title

High flyers : developing the next generation of leaders / Morgan W. McCall, Jr.

Author

McCall, Morgan W.

Publication

Boston, Mass. : Harvard Business School Press, [1998], ©1998.

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Description

xviii, 254 pages : illustrations; 24 cm

Summary

"This book challenges conventional wisdom about how to groom executives for the top positions in your firm. It presents a strategic framework for identifying and developing future executives that senior managers can use to find the "hidden" talents in their midst. The key is to look for the people with the capabilities to run the business tomorrow - not today." "Full of vivid real-life examples, High Flyers explains how senior managers can create an environment that supports the development of talent and link the firm's business strategy with the kinds of experiences people need if they are to lead a company in fulfilling its mission. The book also shows how individuals can take charge of their own development and avoid common pitfalls that lead to falling off the executive tract."--BOOK JACKET.

Subjects

• Executives > Training of
• Leiderschap
• Leaders
• Executive ability
• Aptitude pour la direction
• Management
• Leadership
• Chefs d'entreprise > Formation

Bibliography (note)

• Includes bibliographical references (p. 243-246) and index.

Contents

1. Of Astronauts and Executives -- 2. The Derailment Conspiracy -- 3. Experience as Teacher -- 4. Linking Business Strategy and Executive Development -- 5. Assessing Potential: Is Talent What Is, or What Could Be? -- 6. Who Gets What Job: The Heart of Development -- 7. Catalysts for Development -- 8. Making Executive Development a Strategic Advantage -- App. Taking Charge of Your Development.

ISBN

• 0875843360 (alk. paper)
• 9780875843360 (alk. paper)

LCCN

97011699

OCLC

• ocm36656480
• SCSB-5454018

Owning Institutions

Columbia University Libraries