People & OrganisationDecision guideLeadership build-versus-buy decisionShould a company promote an internal leader, hire externally, or redesign the role?Use the leadership build versus buy decision when several reasonable paths exist in hiring and onboarding, the trade offs cannot all be removed, and the decision needs to be explained later. Agree how future need, internal readiness, and external advantage will be judged before advocating an option.IntermediateOperational