Not just understudies: The dynamics of short‐term leadership
挑战了CEO过渡期是空窗期的刻板印象，提出模型分析短期领导力的动态，包括触发条件、任务和影响继任者选择与成功的因素，提醒研究者和管理者重视管理得当的过渡期对组织修复和准备新领导的作用。
Abstract Contrary to the stereotype that the period between CEOs is a hiatus, interim and acting executives serve during an important strategic window. A model is presented to illustrate the dynamics of short‐term leadership, including the precipitating circumstances for the temporary administration, the tasks of short‐term leadership, and the moderating factors seen to affect the selection and success of the next chief executive. Researchers and practitioners are urged to consider more carefully the potential that a well‐managed interregnum has to repair damage from a traumatic departure, buffer between administrations, and prepare the organization to accept and work with new leadership. © 1995 by John Wiley & Sons, Inc.