Succession Planning

Succession Planning in Privately Held Companies

Family boards must expand the definition of who makes a great director and be open to the ascension of qualified NextGen shareholders.

Start Succession Planning Early — and Know Your Lane

CEO involvement in the succession process and future board roles can depend on the executive’s demeanor. 

The Right Motives

I am often asked by friends and colleagues how to get on a private company board. I recommend MLR Media’s educational modules and conferences,...

Directors to Watch 2021: Top Board Issues for Private Companies Mirror Major Public Company Concerns

More than 18 months into the COVID-19 era, with uncertainties looming around the future course of virus variants, priorities for private company boards have...

Boards Behaving Badly

When boards behave badly, it's usually difficult to detect. Like an accident on the side of the road, where you know you shouldn't look,...