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The Rise of the Not-So-Experienced CEO by Roselinde Torres To become a CEO, a leader must have decades of experience, right? Not necessarily. Today, corporate boards are increasingly looking beyond the C-suite when they hire a new CEO, and are promoting leaders who can adapt to changing business environments. This recent Harvard Business Review article digs into the trend of fast-track CEO succession, and what it means for rising executives and their companies. READ MORE »   FEATURED PROGRAM Making Corporate Boards More Effective 22–25 JUL 2015 Along with the demand for greater transparency, corporate boards face more complex oversight challenges. Whether the issue is financial resilience, corporate strategy, executive compensation, or regulatory compliance, this program will help you promote sound governance. You'll learn how to design an optimal board structure, lead your organization through adversity and opportunity, and harness the talents of fellow board members to create a cohesive and forward-thinking unit. LEARN MORE AND APPLY »   UPCOMING PROGRAMS Strategy: Building and Sustaining Competitive Advantage 17–22 MAY 2015 Leading Professional Service Firms 07–13 JUN 2015 The Business of Entertainment, Media, and Sports 10–13 JUN 2015 View Upcoming Offerings »   STAY CONNECTED WITH US: Call: 1-800-427-5577 (outside the U.S.: +1-617-495-6555) Email: executive_education@hbs.edu Privacy Policy   |   Unsubscribe   |   Add executive_education@hbs.edu to your Safe Sender list Harvard Business School, Executive Education Programs, Soldiers Field, Boston, MA 02163-9986 U.S. Copyright © 2015 President and Fellows of Harvard College