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The dynamically informed choice of a new leader

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The authors analyze and discuss the processes and dynamics involved in the choice of a new leader. Considerations include the organizational climate, the search committee, and leader being replaced, organizational leanings, requisite organizational work, desirable candidate characteristics, and factors affecting integration of the new leader.

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  1. Department of Psychiatry and Neurology, Tulane University School of Medicine, 1430 Tulane Ave., 70112, New Orleans, LA

    Paul Rodenhauser M.D. (Professor of Psychiatry)

  2. Dartmouth Medical School, Canada

    Neil Senior M.D. (Assistant Clinical Professor of Psychiatry)

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The authors are grateful to Howard E. Book, M.D., for his helpful suggestions.

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Rodenhauser, P., Senior, N. The dynamically informed choice of a new leader. Adm Policy Ment Health 23, 3–15 (1995). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02106858

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