"During tough times, many entertainment firms have attempted to get their company moving forward by appointing new bosses. But recent reports show this approach isn’t working. Although the new chief may be able to stop the bleeding temporarily - the underlying problems will ultimately return.
I call it the White Knight Complex. Appointing an individual to turn around a bad business or failing organization is like looking for a white knight who will come in and save the day for everyone. The new guy will fix it! Or, he’ll (in this sector it’s a guy) know how to get us back on track!
And for a while everyone will be enamored with him. But history shows that executive changes alone rarely make much difference over the long run. That’s because just changing the top dogs doesn’t address one of the key rules of management. Ultimately, the organization is doomed to continue repeating a boom and bust cycle while missing a great opportunity for long-term growth."
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