James Gorman Talks Succession at Morgan Stanley

The video discusses the long-term development of talent within an organization and the potential for women to assume leadership roles in the future. It highlights the board's responsibility in selecting qualified leaders and the current efforts to prepare executives for future leadership positions.

What is the main reason it takes a long time for talent to rise to the top in the organization?

• The organization is very new.

• The organization is very small.

• The organization has been built over many decades.

• There is a lack of talent.

What is the speaker's view on the possibility of a woman becoming the CEO in the next decade?

• It is impossible.

• There is a distinct possibility.

• It is guaranteed.

• It is not considered.

Who is responsible for deciding the next CEO according to the speaker?

• The board

• The shareholders

• The current CEO

• The employees

How many executives are mentioned as potential replacements for the current leader?

• Five

• Four

• Three

• Two

What is the focus of the organization regarding the executives?

• Hiring new executives

• Outsourcing executive roles

• Reducing the number of executives

• Developing the skills of the executives