DiscoverCPO PLAYBOOK with Felicia Shakiba80 Leadership Evaluation in Private Equity Due Diligence
80 Leadership Evaluation in Private Equity Due Diligence

80 Leadership Evaluation in Private Equity Due Diligence

Update: 2025-08-12
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Felicia Shakiba and Vikash Jha pull back the curtain on how private equity really sizes up leadership during acquisitions for business growth. From reading the silent signals to decoding executive chemistry, they reveal the high-stakes art of aligning leaders with ambitious growth plays.




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00:00 Navigating Leadership Evaluation in Private Equity Due Diligence


03:07 Identifying Leadership Fit: Early Warning Signs


07:49 The Strategy Behind Leadership Retention


12:16 Cultural Integration: The Key to Successful Acquisitions


14:50 Investing in Leadership Development vs. Replacement


17:12 Communicating Change: Engaging Leadership and Employees


20:44 Best Practices for Retaining Talent Post-Acquisition


22:33 Checklist for Assessing Leadership During Acquisitions

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80 Leadership Evaluation in Private Equity Due Diligence

80 Leadership Evaluation in Private Equity Due Diligence

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