Helping new executives to hit the ground running: An interview with Mark Byford, Joint Head of Global Integration Practice, Egon Zehnder
Abstract
Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to provide an interview with Mark Byford.
Design/methodology/approach
This study discusses findings from a global survey of 500 executives about how well their needs are met by organizations.
Findings
This study outlines the importance of providing support for both external and internal hires so that they may integrate into their new roles as quickly as possible.
Practical implications
This study provides insight for human resource and learning and development professionals on how to ensure that new hires receive the support they need to adapt quickly to a new role or working environment.
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Citation
Writer, F. (2014), "Helping new executives to hit the ground running: An interview with Mark Byford, Joint Head of Global Integration Practice, Egon Zehnder", Development and Learning in Organizations, Vol. 28 No. 4, pp. 30-32. https://doi.org/10.1108/DLO-05-2014-0038
Publisher
:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
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