Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Kara Dennison writes about careers, leadership, and the job market. For organizations to succeed in a competitive market, they ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I'm a global philanthropy advisor and author of Delusional Altruism. In philanthropy, just as in business, the strategic foresight ...

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 ...

Succession planning needs to be the focus of businesses. Current leadership should always be on the lookout for talented people to train and develop into future leadership roles. The seamless ...

Without a clear succession plan, CEO exits can stall strategic initiatives, and this lack of preparedness is often felt throughout every layer of the organization, according to a Nov. 1 article from ...

For a profession that prides itself on crunching numbers, analyzing data and creating complex financial strategies, financial advisors often fall far short when it comes to planning for their own ...

While seemingly straightforward, succession planning for business owners can take several different forms, each with its own set of pros and cons. You need to understand your options when you ...

Proper board succession planning—the systematic process of identifying and placing qualified candidates in current or upcoming board seat vacancies—is vital for corporate stability and continuity.

If you're waiting for the perfect time to start succession planning for your insurance agency, here's your wake-up call: The perfect time is now. Stop procrastinating on securing your legacy and ...

Black businesses should make succession planning a priority alongside boosting revenue and adding customers. Helping to ensure business longevity and preparing for a smooth leadership transition are ...

When it comes to succession planning, I believe it’s never too early to start. In fact, nine times out of ten, people should have started sooner than they did because the earlier you prepare, the more ...

Succession planning is the process of identifying and preparing, through mentoring training, education and development, appropriate candidates to replace, as required, key employees within an ...