Captain Kirk had Spock. Bill Gates had Steve Ballmer. Steve Jobs has Tim Cook. Every business leader, executive, indeed, every manager needs a right-hand. A back-up. A second-in-command. There are lots of reasons for that:
* Someone in charge when you travel or are out for whatever reason
* Someone who complements your strengths and fills in weaknesses
* Doubles effectiveness for certain tasks / responsibilities, like when you’re ‘double-booked’ in meetings or for simultaneous events
* It’s always good to have a strong ‘bench’
* Reduces stress on the organization and improves its effectiveness
* Succession planning
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Author: Steve Tobak
