Comparing the Managerial Skills of Early Derailers vs. Fast Trackers, Late Derailers vs. Long-term Fast Trackers, and Mid-career Derailers vs "Recovers"

Shipper, F., & Dillard, J. E. , (1994, August 14-17). In Proceedings. Academy of Management Meeting. Dallas, Texas.

Selected as the Best Paper on Management Development

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This study investigates managerial derailment, personality, and skills during different career stages. The results indicate that different skill profiles are required for success at different career stages. In addition, the results suggest that one can recover from derailment. The results also imply that personality plays a role in career success.

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