Purpose – This paper aims to present a blueprint for HR leaders to excel as chief executives. Design/methodology/approach – The paper highlights some of the challenges that HR leaders encounter in their quest to succeed as a chief executive. Findings – The paper emphasizes the need to...

Purpose – Prepares management graduates to become leaders, entrepreneurs and chief executives. Design/methodology/approach – Offers leadership lessons based on the career of Jack Welch, former Chief Executive and Chairman of General Electric. Findings – Shows that becoming a chief...

Purpose The purpose of this research paper is to address the current challenges in HR and offer innovative tools and techniques to craft a modern HR philosophy. Design/methodology/approach It illustrates with examples of global companies, including Google, LinkedIn, Twitter, FedEx Corporation,...

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to review some uncertainties experienced by a group of CEs, and how they are assuaged through their participation in an executive development (ED) programme. These uncertainties relate both to their involvement in the programme as such, particularly...

Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to examine the effects of the compensation level and the gap between the chief executive officer (CEO) and the top management team (TMT) with respect to the rhythm of firm internationalization. Design/methodology/approach: The approach takes the form of an...