The first 100 days: the CEO's ‘honeymoon period’

Abstract

Looks at the problems created when a new CEO is appointed and says the first 100 days are critical. Highlights six ways for chief executives to take full advantage of the fluid period occurring following a new CEO appointment, these are: start with where you want to end up; understand the lie of the land; managing expectations; building a team; focusing on a few themes; and short term versus long term. Concludes that balance is important and possible for new CEOs and will help to determine the CEO's legacy.

Citation

Kippenberger, T. (1997), "The first 100 days: the CEO's ‘honeymoon period’", The Antidote, Vol. 2 No. 3, pp. 16-18. https://doi.org/10.1108/EUM0000000006420