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.

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 ...

Cognitive decline poses unique risks to family businesses. Learn essential planning strategies beyond wills to protect ...

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 ...

While two-thirds (64 percent) of business owners have a succession plan in place, a new study by Edward Jones highlights the complexities and emotional challenges entrepreneurs face in preparing for ...

What is the importance of succession planning for business owners? Why should you be concerned about the development and implementation of succession planning if you own a business or a significant ...

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 ...

Although the majority of healthcare organizations point to recruiting and retaining talent as top priorities, few take the necessary steps to establish a solid succession plan, according to executive ...

When you work for someone else, leaving a company can be as simple as giving your notice or announcing your retirement. But when you own a business, leaving is a little more complex. You need a plan, ...

The speakers at the 2025 Heckerling Institute on Estate Planning covered a wide range of issues, including planning implications of the 2024 elections, family business succession planning, recent ...