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Finding & Supporting Your CEO, Article

Is Your CEO Succession Up to Scratch?

/ November 17, 2025 / Finding & Supporting Your CEO, Article / ,

Many organizations invest time in CEO succession planning, yet transitions often falter due to overlooked steps. This article presents ten critical questions to help boards reassess their approach, emphasizing the importance of board-led timing, forward-looking success profiles, and comprehensive leadership development. It advocates for moving beyond the traditional “horse race” model to a broader leadership planning perspective, ensuring a strong executive team and reducing transition risks. The piece also underscores the need for robust onboarding and sustained support to set new CEOs up for long-term success. Continue Reading Is Your CEO Succession Up to Scratch?

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Finding & Supporting Your CEO, Article

Emergency Succession: Beyond Names to a Playbook for Preparedness

/ August 27, 2024 / Finding & Supporting Your CEO, Article / , ,

We’ve seen so many complex succession stories in the news recently about boards that are seemingly unprepared for emergency succession;… Continue Reading Emergency Succession: Beyond Names to a Playbook for Preparedness

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Achieving Alignment & Engagement, Article

Getting on the Same Page About ESG

/ August 21, 2025 / Achieving Alignment & Engagement, Article / , ,

ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) remains a complex and evolving topic for many boards, often leading to misalignment and tension. This article identifies three common challenges and offers practical strategies to navigate them, emphasizing the importance of aligning ESG discussions with organizational purpose, clarifying motivations, and fostering open dialogue. By doing so, boards can transform ESG from a source of friction into a framework for long-term value creation and risk management. Continue Reading Getting on the Same Page About ESG

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