THE EXECUTOR

- responsible for delivering results
- focused on daily operations (mission vs. vision)

THE CHANGE CATALYST

- often lead specific strategic imperatives
- narrow mandates with significant magnitude
- must have a degree of unquestioned authority

THE SAGE

- responsible for nurturing young, inexperienced leaders
- asked to accelerate the development of their leader
- usually a wise veteran with an extensive professional network

THE SIDEKICK

- used to complement the leader's experience, knowledge and style
- strength of the relationship adds balance to the top
- usually not meant to lead to a higher position

THE NEXT IN LINE

- used to test and develop the "heir apparent"
- broad purvew allows learnign in all leadership and management aspects

THE ALL STAR

- promotion given to someone too valuable to lose
- no specific heir or timetable for leadership succession