How often should a CxO switch roles?

Leadership Architecture

Every year3%

Every 1-2 years24%

Every 2-3 years28%

Every 3-4 years27%

Every 4-5 years9%

No more frequently than every 5 years7%

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CISO in Softwarea year ago

It should also have an explicit succession plan

CMO, CSOa year ago

CxOs should switch roles when they are no longer effective, engaged, appreciated, or making a difference. Otherwise, it's an opportunistic, self-serving climb on the career ladder.

Sales Enablement in Telecommunication2 years ago

In filtering: Asia every 2-3 years, EMEA every 1-2 years, and South America every 4-5 years.

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