In my many conversations with manufacturing industry leaders, succession planning consistently emerges as a critical challenge. When business owners start thinking about succession, it’s often because ...

When thinking about succession planning, it’s easy to paint a picture of something out of HBO’s Succession — sibling rivalry, a founder stepping aside, and the chosen one emerging. In reality, ...

Succession planning is a priority in the utility industry as an aging workforce, changing technologies, and turnover reshape the sector. The utility sector faces unique challenges, striving for ...

"In a crisis, it's not just about identifying a leader who can step in, but also about managing the firm through the crisis," write Elizabeth Lampert and Lara Cupit. The very public division within ...

Succession planning has always been important, but not critical. Now, in 2024, it has evolved from “should do” and “must-do” to “cannot wait.” Many external factors make it increasingly pertinent for ...

Succession planning is often treated as a late-career exercise—something to revisit when retirement looms or a transition is already underway. But the most effective executives begin shaping a ...

In philanthropy, just as in business, the strategic foresight to plan for leadership succession is not just wise; it's imperative. Ensuring that a foundation or philanthropic organization can continue ...

Technological changes, the tech talent shortage and exiting leadership have created an increasingly complex business environment. Many companies are not prepared to savvily navigate emerging ...

Many business owners believe succession planning is something to address a few years before retirement. In reality, the most ...

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Succession planning covers business, estate and personal succession. Why business owners should plan early to protect wealth.

While two-thirds (64 percent) of business owners have a succession plan in place, a new study by Edward Jones highlights the complexities and emotional challenges entrepreneurs face in preparing for ...