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The CEO’s role in talent management
How top executives from ten countries are nurturing the leaders of tomorrow
Preface
The CEO’s role in talent management: how top
executives in ten countries are nurturing the leaders of
tomorrow is an Economist Intelligence Unit white
paper, in co-operation with Development Dimensions
International. DDI is a global human resources
consulting firm specialising in helping multinational
organisations identify and develop exceptional
leadership talent.
The Economist Intelligence Unit bears sole
responsibility for this report. The Economist
Intelligence Unit’s editorial team conducted the
interviews, wrote and edited the report. The findings
and views expressed in this report do not necessarily
reflect the views of the sponsor. James P. Rubin is the
author of the report.
Our research drew on desk research and in-depth
interviews with CEOs and COOs across a range of
industries. Our sincere thanks are due to the
interviewees for their time and insights. We would also
like to thank Lucy McGee and her team at DDI for their
support during the research process.
May 2006
2 © The Economist Intelligence Unit 2006