The CEO Transition: A CHRO’s Make-or-Break Moment

For many CHROs, a CEO change is a career hazard. A new CEO often brings in their own trusted people.

When Amaris McComas, Chief People Officer at TrueBridge, faced this challenge in her first year, she turned it into a defining moment.

1. Build Board Trust Early

She didn’t just participate. She led the process alongside the board, becoming a trusted advisor and learning exactly what they valued in leadership.

2. Reset the Relationship

Her new CEO had been a peer. Amaris initiated a boundary-setting conversation to preserve trust with both her peers and the new leader.

3. Lead Through Transformation

The CEO change sparked an enterprise-wide transformation. Amaris leaned into the challenge, guiding the people strategy through sweeping changes.

Business Impact

Surviving, and thriving, through a CEO transition can cement your strategic position and broaden your influence at the highest levels.

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