Disney CEO gets in the trenches; Eisner takes firsthand look at talent in action

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Michael Eisner isn't ready to hire or promote someone into Walt Disney Co.'s studio chairman slot. He sits in with three other executives, giving input and observing their talents in action. The three are Dick Cook, Nina Jacobson and Thomas Schumacher. Recent decisions by the four have included taking some of the crudeness out of comedies. The search will continue until the right person with both creative and business experience in the film industry emerges.

Diversified Companies, DIS

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Disney's Eisner will quit in 2006 after surviving bruising battles: CEO won't seek new contract, ending two-decade reign; trying to head off critics 'I'm Going to Disneyland'

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Michael Eisner, Chief Executive of Walt Disney Co., has announced his decision to step down at the end of his current contract, which expires in September of 2006.

Appointments, resignations and dismissals

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In court case, a vivid portrayal of Eisner's boardroom tactics

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Michael D. Eisner's management tactics at Walt Disney Co. are portrayed in a wrongful dismissal case against Michael Ovitz.

Legal issues & crime, Legal/Government Regulation, Employee Termination, Company legal issue, Cases, Employee dismissals, Employment terminations, Ovitz, Michael

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