BUSINESSWEEK ONLINE : AUGUST 28, 2000 ISSUE
THE 21ST CENTURY CORPORATION -- THE NEW LEADERSHIP

Now and Then: How CEOs Will Change over the Next 20 Years


WHO THEY ARE

2000
Nearly all male and white, mostly in their 50s

2020
More women and minorities, more younger and older


HOW THEY'RE PAID

2000
About two-thirds through stock options

2020
That share may rise, and pay will reflect success of partnerships and employee retention


HOW LONG THEY'LL LAST

2000
Average CEO tenure is nine years

2020
Probably shorter, and new CEOs will get a year to show results


MANAGEMENT STYLE

2000
Still a lot of command and control

2020
More consensus building, managing teams


TOP PRIORITIES

2000
Operations, stock performance

2020
More emphasis on keeping talent, forming alliances


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