Business Services/Software
Strategic Leadership Development: Coaching for CRO Success
Need
Client needed to hire a CRO for a services business shifting to a SaaS model. The CEO and sponsor were not aligned on the requirements or internal candidates for the role.
Solution
Leadership Advisory crafted a Scorecard for the CRO outlining performance expectations. Ran alignment sessions with the CEO and Board. Once committed we launched a 6-month coaching engagement with the leading internal candidate including a robust 360-assessment.
Outcome
The internal candidate, coaching candidate became the Board’s front runner for the CEO position. Leadership Advisory was then asked to work with the team to develop a succession plan for the internal candidate.

