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The acting or interim leadership position: expectations, perceptions, realities
J E Chapman1, J J Chapman, J O Lostetter
1Vanderbilt University Medical School, Nashville, Tennessee.
Health Care Management Review
|January 1, 1988
Summary
Interim leadership roles are often overlooked in selection and definition, leading to negative consequences for individuals and organizations. Addressing this neglect is crucial for effective leadership and organizational success.
Area of Science:
- Organizational Behavior
- Leadership Studies
Background:
- The critical role of interim leadership is frequently undervalued.
- Lack of structured processes for interim leader selection and role definition is common.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight the neglect of acting and interim leadership positions.
- To underscore the negative impacts of this inattention on various levels.
Main Methods:
- This study is a conceptual analysis and synthesis of existing literature and observations on interim leadership.
- Qualitative assessment of the consequences of neglecting interim leadership roles.
Main Results:
- Interim leadership positions suffer from inadequate selection criteria and unclear role identification.
- Organizations experience detrimental effects in program continuity and overall effectiveness due to this neglect.
Conclusions:
- There is a significant need to formalize the processes surrounding interim leadership.
- Prioritizing the strategic selection and role clarity of acting leaders is essential for organizational health and performance.