Strive for a Four-Dimensional Perspective When Assessing and Developing CEO Successors.

The article discusses the assessment methodology used by boards of directors in selecting chief executive officers (CEOs). Topics covered include the importance of having the right CEO leadership acceleration program in developing candidates with CEO potential, the attributes of the four-dimensional view for integrating competencies and experiences with the traits and drivers of a CEO candidate and the highlights of the book "Transitions at the Top" by Dan Ciampa and David Dotlich.