title: A leadership vacuum.
abstract: More and more frequently, hospital CEOs face a daunting question about the future of their organizations: Who will replace me when I retire? A severe talent drain has hit health care management. Executive searches take longer, fewer candidates vie for jobs, and there is a trend among hospital CEOs to retire earlier. The traditional development process, such as residencies and fellowships--and most importantly, mentoring by CEOs--has waned. Savvy organizations are attacking the problem in a number of innovative ways.
authors.forename: T H
authors.initials: TH
authors.lastname: Thrall
mesh_terms: D016542:Chief Executive Officers, Hospital / Q000193:education / Q000600:supply & distribution*; D006801:Humans; D007857:Leadership; D008611:Mentors; D009936:Organizational Innovation; D010560:Personnel Selection; D011361:Professional Competence; D012179:Retirement; D013192:Staff Development; D014481:United States