tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1933225816035524435.post7856145327962723731..comments2023-05-10T11:21:35.451+01:00Comments on Business Architects Blog: John Lewis and Marks & Spencer Executives working up from the ranks - "Lifers Benefit or Hindrance" ?Fenesterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02911554871689811797noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1933225816035524435.post-19775981383669526562017-01-08T10:06:29.192+00:002017-01-08T10:06:29.192+00:00Arul many thanks for taking the time to comment on...Arul many thanks for taking the time to comment on this article. The piece explains quite clearly the thinking behind why appoiinting long time servers in a leadership role in times of transformation is problematic. This is supported extensively by a wide body of industry thoughtleaders through:academic papers, journals and books on the topic of transfomational management.<br /><br />Over the years I have seen many long servers becoming a significant hinderance to cultural change presenting substantial inertia and contributing to the "state of flux" in strategic drift prior to the point of "transform or die". As much as it seems counter intuitive to abandon the long serving faithful employee unfortunately many businesses have failed by making such leadership appointments.<br /><br />Of course this is all about opinion and yours is as valid as anyone else's. Have a read around and see whether you are influenced by the wide body of literature proposing the alternative view to yours.....<br />Fenesterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02911554871689811797noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1933225816035524435.post-61081279108203457102017-01-06T14:02:25.844+00:002017-01-06T14:02:25.844+00:00I would completely argue the opposite. As an insid...I would completely argue the opposite. As an insider you know how to get the big ship of the organisation moving in a different direction. Insiders are not blind to the outside world, competent leaders pay close attention to customers and competitors and keep tab on the latest industry developments. People with less experience in a company, will just get frustrated that everyone keeps doing what they were doing. The only effective change I've seen outsider leaders accomplish is firing people to increase profits. Arulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00026471775949054263noreply@blogger.com