Who takes the old folks?
No, this isn't about Christmas. I'm talking about former executives who, after an acquisition, suddenly find themselves without the steering wheel. Once driving the company's direction, the ex-CEO now stands idle, sidelined like a Christmas tree post-New Year’s Day. No one quite knows what to do with him.
🚨 Stay alert before he gets creative and starts developing his own post-merger rituals. Here are a few classics:
👉 The Office Gossip Guru: Offers unsolicited advice at the coffee machine, analyzes the company with interns, and warns everyone about "the new strategies."
👉 The Meeting Marathon Man: Attends EVERY meeting, invited or not, and shakes his head at every PowerPoint slide with a muttered “We never did it that way.”
👉 The Mentor of Hearts: Self-appoints as a wise advisor, offering personal mentoring sessions to every leader – whether they’re interested or not.
👉 The Micro-Detail Maestro: Analyzes every detail out of boredom, from the ergonomics of the office chairs to whether the coffee machine is optimally placed.
Nobody wants this. But how do you find a meaningful role for these former decision-makers? How can you harness their vast expertise without them sabotaging the new course?
Join our next PMIspective session on December 18 as we discuss these challenges and their solutions. Be inspired by our expert panel, discover best practices, and hear how other companies have managed these situations. Share your experiences, ask questions, and tell us your own stories – all in a relaxed setting.
📆 December 18, 2024
🕐 1:00 - 1:40 PM
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We look forward to your stories!
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But don't worry – the next PMIspective is already happening on January 22. Save the date!
