The Guardian | Chief quits after leadership power struggle - could the same happen to you?

Organisations are perpetually in a complex balance, both in seniority and influence. It’s one that, when everyone is on the same page, can work extremely well – delegating control to others is not only prudent, but essential for any leader; no one person should have, or could deal with, absolute control.

However, whilst sharing power within an organisation can be massively beneficial, what if disagreement shatters the harmony of productive leadership? What if two or more key decision-makers ruck against each other?

Blighted by power struggles

In the recent case of Guardian Media Group Chief Executive, Annette Thomas, such a fracas ended with her resignation.