Proximity Picks Curated Readings on CEO Succession

Each volume of Proximity Picks Curated Readings on CEO Succession, individually released over a three-year timeframe, narrows in on leading practices in CEO succession including talent identification and development.
Abbreviated versions of each volume that link to the readings on the publishers’ websites are below. Full digital volumes, which contain PDFs of the articles, as well as hard copy editions of the collection, are available upon request. Please email contact@proximityinstitute.com.
Volume 1: Leading Practices

Proximity Picks Curated Readings on CEO Succession Volume 1: Leading Practices, the first of the trilogy, aims to catalyze a healthy discourse between boards and incumbent CEOs about CEO succession and the requisite talent development as a long-term strategy for hospitals. Proactive discourse will ensure the sector has considered the appropriate leadership capabilities in the years to come and mitigate the risk of poor choices and the potential for costly mistakes.
Volume 2: The Talent Pipeline Dilemma

If the statement rings true that “leadership matters”, then it follows that a healthy pipeline of identified ready leaders matters equally. Proximity Picks Curated Readings on CEO Succession Volume 2: The Talent Pipeline Dilemma, aims to share compelling research and thinking supporting the identification of exceptional talent with the interest and potential to lead an Ontario hospital.
Volume 3: Humanizing the Role of CEO

As leaning into one’s humanity is proving to be perhaps the most distinguishing strength for leaders of tomorrow, the readings in Proximity Picks Curated Readings on CEO Succession Volume 3: Humanizing the Role of CEO offer a human lens on the role of hospital CEO and what it takes to lead.