Grooming Your Succesor

Some Pitfalls

Helping candidates develop their skills over the long-term is tough. Here are some warning signs of a failing effort:

• inability to articulate a strategic vision and clear direction;
• inability to see beyond the details of a job;
• no feedback;
• insensitivity to the need to adapt or change the culture;
• self-importance and disrespect;
• failure to leverage their team;
• short-term focus on financial results;
• conflict avoidance; and
• doesn't hold people accountable.