CEO Succession

Finding & Supporting Your CEO

Strengthening the Board-CEO Relationship: Practical Strategies for Success

/ August 21, 2025 / Finding & Supporting Your CEO / , , ,

A strong Board-CEO relationship is fundamental to organizational success. This article explores the inherent tensions in this dynamic – such as differences in responsibility, information access, and tenure –  and offers practical strategies to navigate them constructively. By fostering trust, aligning on purpose, and establishing clear mutual expectations, boards and CEOs can transform potential friction into productive collaboration. The piece emphasizes the importance of a robust Chair-CEO partnership, regular feedback, and structured processes to ensure a resilient and effective leadership alliance. Continue Reading Strengthening the Board-CEO Relationship: Practical Strategies for Success

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"Two professionals engaged in a discussion at a conference table, with notebooks, pens, and a cup of coffee visible, representing a business meeting or consultation."
Finding & Supporting Your CEO, Article

CEO Transition Challenges: Tough Questions and Hard Truths

/ August 21, 2025 / Finding & Supporting Your CEO, Article / ,

CEO transitions are among the board’s most critical responsibilities—and often the most complex. Drawing from deep experience, we share the tough questions and key insights that can help boards lead with clarity, confidence, and care through high-stakes decisions and moments of change. Continue Reading CEO Transition Challenges: Tough Questions and Hard Truths

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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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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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Defy the Odds of Family Business Succession

/ August 21, 2025 / Building a Strong Board, Article / , ,

Family business succession is fraught with challenges, but those that succeed do so through intentional governance and proactive planning. This article outlines strategies to defy the odds, emphasizing the importance of balancing operational involvement with strategic oversight. By fostering clear communication and delineating decision-making processes, family businesses can ensure smoother leadership transitions and long-term continuity. Continue Reading Defy the Odds of Family Business Succession

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