Description
Book SynopsisAn insightful look at leadership transition from the successor''s perspective Success and Successionexamines the leadership transition process from the successor''s point of view, and outlines the considerations and strategies that lead to a better future for the business. With a focus on practical planning and execution, this insightful guide provides insight into the strategies that smooth the transition and help the new leadership make better business decisions. You''ll learn when and how to start planning, who you need on your team, and the obstacles you should anticipate along the way. You''ll learn to navigate the uncertainty the process entails, and how to identify opportunities for reciprocal understanding and adopt workable approaches for successful resolution of a multitude of transition issues. Interviews with those at various stages of transition highlight the real-world application of these ideas, and give you an inside look at what worked, what didn''t, a
Table of Contents
Acknowledgments ix
Introduction xiii
Section I: Operational Challenges . . . and Solutions
Chapter 1: The Founder as the Sun 3
Chapter 2: Replacing the Sun: A New Solar System 15
Chapter 3: Ordering Off the Menu 33
Chapter 4: Setting a Vision, Together 43
Section II: Financial Challenges . . . and Solutions
Chapter 5: It’s Always About the Money 63
Chapter 6: Splitting the Pies: Defining What Is Enough 79
Chapter 7: Let’s Make a Deal 99
Section III: Emotional Challenges . . . and Solutions
Chapter 8: It’s Not Just an Office 117
Chapter 9: Breaking Inertia 135
Chapter 10: Derailed 147
Chapter 11: Building a Legacy 165
Some Final Words 173
Bibliography 177
Supplemental Material 179
Interviewee Biographies 189
About the Authors 201
Index 205
