Succession Planning

Stepping Into Big Leadership Shoes? 3 Ways to Bring Your Own Pair.
business succession

Stepping Into Big Leadership Shoes? 3 Ways to Bring Your Own Pair.

When I took over my father's company after his death, I realized the importance of making smart decisions and not trying to fit into someone else's shoes.
Kelly Vlahakis-Hanks. | 6 min read
How to Plan for Succession When There's No One to Succeed You

How to Plan for Succession When There's No One to Succeed You

Smart business leaders know they need to have someone in place who can sub in or replace them in case of emergency or opportunity. But sometimes it doesn't look like there's anyone who's appropriate or ready. Here are some things you can do.
Liz Kislik | 5 min read
Your Family Business Won't Survive If You Don't Plan for the Leadership Transition

Your Family Business Won't Survive If You Don't Plan for the Leadership Transition

You need to transition from "power player" to "people builder."
Lisë Stewart | 6 min read
What Every Startup Must Do to Get Investor Ready

What Every Startup Must Do to Get Investor Ready

Raising capital isn't easy, but luckily you can make all the right things ahead of time to be good to go when opportunity knocks. Fortune favors the prepared founder.
Ryan Himmel | 4 min read
This Company Conducted a $1.2-Billion Restructuring as Part of Succession Planning -- Here's What You Need to Do to Prepare for a Leadership Change

This Company Conducted a $1.2-Billion Restructuring as Part of Succession Planning -- Here's What You Need to Do to Prepare for a Leadership Change

How entrepreneurs and business owners can prepare for the next generation of leadership.
Randy Banchik and Joe Dykstra | 9 min read

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Who will take the reins when you leave? One of your greatest legacies is a well-thought-out plan that helps put in place the leadership that your company needs to continue for years to come.