Sometimes hiring an expert professional from external sources can be the only convenient short-term option. However, long term smooth management is vital to elevate productivity and sales for the company. To make sure of smooth management succession, a company should go for a leadership pipeline idea. This idea was originated by Walt Mahler, a very popular name from the management field. According to the theory, Mahler noticed every aspect that is required for successful management. Mahler developed the crossroad model, indicating that every organization has specific leadership crossroads. This theory states how to manage yourself, blue-collared workers, top-level executives, managers and functional managers.