There are a variety of places where corporations and boards look for potential CEOs, but the leagues of management consulting generally isn’t one of them. However, new unreleased research from Spencer Stuart, a global executive search firm, suggests that we’re giving this sector short shift: There may be specific cases when a consulting background can actually boost company performance, even more so than a more traditional candidate.
Is Your Next Great CEO a Management Consultant?
Companies shouldn’t overlook this unorthodox path to the C-suite.
November 19, 2013
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