As organizations strive to succeed in today’s volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous world, the role of the Corporate Core becomes critically pivotal. The Corporate Core consists of the CEO, the senior management team, and other essential support functions that provide overall guidance and direction. The Corporate Core can be categorized into four corporate management models: the Holding Company, Strategic Management, Active Management, and Operational Involvement models. Each model presents different approaches and implications for leadership, CEO succession, and value creation.
1. Holding Company Model
In the Holding Company model, the Corporate Core operates with a passive, hands-off approach. The CEO and the senior management team primarily oversee the financial aspect of the business, with minimal interference in daily operations of subsidiaries. They delegate decision-making powers to individual business units, encouraging autonomy.
The CEO tenure tends to be longer in holding companies, since the CEO primarily operates as an overseer rather than an active participant in daily operations. The Holding Company model can potentially foster value creation by allowing subsidiaries to capitalize on their market knowledge and local insights. However, it might lack coherence in strategy and risk management across the enterprise.
2. Strategic Management Model
In the Strategic Management model, the Corporate Core assumes a more central role, primarily guiding the strategic direction of the business. It ensures alignment across all divisions and subsidiaries, and it also undertakes initiatives for value creation, innovation, and competitive advantage.
CEOs in this model are often strategic thinkers who not only comprehend financials but also understand competitive dynamics, market trends, and strategic positioning. Their tenure may vary, reflecting the organization’s strategic objectives, performance, and succession planning process.
3. Active Management Model
The Active Management model sees the Corporate Core taking a more hands-on approach. The CEO and the senior management team are involved in decision-making processes across all business units and subsidiaries, while still allowing some degree of autonomy.
With this model, the CEO’s characteristics often include in-depth operational knowledge and strong leadership skills. The CEO tenure might be influenced by their ability to manage and improve operations across the entire organization.
4. Operational Involvement Model
The Operational Involvement model involves the most active engagement from the Corporate Core. Here, the CEO and senior management team are deeply involved in both strategic decision-making and operational management of all business units.
CEOs in this model often have a strong operational background and a robust understanding of all facets of the business. As such, their tenure may be more stable as they are deeply ingrained in the fabric of the company’s operations. However, the risk of CEO burnout is higher due to the demanding nature of their role.
Each management model poses unique opportunities and challenges for value creation. In the words of Dr. Dawkins Brown, the executive chairman of Dawgen Global, “Value creation is not a product of the management model but the acuity of the Corporate Core in leveraging the unique attributes of their chosen model.”
In conclusion, the choice of a management model is contingent on the nature of the business, its complexity, and the strategic objectives of the organization. The model dictates the CEO’s characteristics, the role of the Corporate Core, value creation strategies, and CEO succession planning. A deep understanding of these models and their implications can offer key insights into designing an effective Corporate Core and ultimately, enhancing corporate success.
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