Here are some situations when it makes good business sense for a company to take a fresh look at its leaders.

COMMERCIAL CHALLENGES

• New opportunities for growth
• Significant shifts in the market or business models
• Delivery of strategy looking uncertain
• Major projects going off track

When there are questions over commercial performance the solutions often require leadership development and may need addressing before much else can improve.

RESOURCE CONCERNS

• Questions over bench strength for expansion
• Need for succession planning and identifying talent
• Creaking structures and systems
• Problems in filling vacant roles

External perspectives and objectivity are particularly valuable in developing or redeploying existing leaders and in recruiting for key roles. 

People Problems

• Dysfunction in particular teams or areas
• An underperforming team or key individual
• Problems with culture and engagement
• Unexpected resignations

Issues like these invariably relate to leadership and addressing them should be an urgent priority in any well-managed company.