succession planning Archives

In HBR: How to Prepare the Next Generation to Run the Family Business

This post originally appeared on HBR.org. Statistics on family-owned and -operated businesses show that although as many as one-third of family businesses transition to second-generation leadership, in the last five years, that number has dropped to... Continue reading

How to Get Your Rising Employees Ready for Leadership Roles

A faithful reader asked me how to prepare employees for succession. This is a major issue in all kinds of organizations, but it’s particularly relevant for those with declared intentions to promote from within. Promoting... Continue reading

In European Financial Review: Why Leaders Fail to Make Succession Plans – And What to Do About It

This article originally appeared on The European Financial Review. Boards and executive teams may lament the lack of a succession plan for the business, but struggle to find the time or approaches that will ensure... Continue reading

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In HBR: How to Prepare the Next Generation to Run the Family Business

How to Get Your Rising Employees Ready for Leadership Roles

In European Financial Review: Why Leaders Fail to Make Succession Plans – And What to Do About It

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In HBR: How to Prepare the Next Generation to Run the Family Business

How to Get Your Rising Employees Ready for Leadership Roles

In European Financial Review: Why Leaders Fail to Make Succession Plans – And What to Do About It

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