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Master the succession planning process with our expert guide. Learn how to develop future leaders, avoid common pitfalls, and ensure smooth leadership transitions.

Explore expert-led succession planning best practices to future-proof your organization. Learn how to assess, develop, and retain leadership talent at every level.

The CEO-Chair relationship is vital—yet fleeting. This article covers the high stakes and key steps to make most of their time together under pressure.

In every organization, there is a “next generation” waiting in the wings—whether they are family members, rising executives, or external leaders being groomed for succession. How they are nurtured, integrated, and ultimately empowered to lead shapes not only leadership transitions but the evolution of culture itself.

Leaders today are being pulled into deeper complexity, and they need help adjusting themselves and their mindsets for the encroaching journey to lead others through this massive shift.

With complexity as a defining constant in today's organizations, hiring a CEO solely based on past experience is not enough. Michael Ensser highlights we must assess for potential.

Learn expert insight, tips, and best practices for developing your family business succession plan from the expert family planning consultants at Egon Zehnder.

Luis Giolo overviews critical factors companies must pay attention to when recruiting their new CEO.

According to German Herrera, U.S. managing partner, nearly three-quarters of CEO appointments the firm facilitates are internal. "Bringing somebody from the outside directly into the CEO role is very traumatic. Unless there’s a big change, a big turnaround, or a significant issue, boards don’t want to take that risk," he explains.

As German Herrera, Egon Zehnder's U.S. leader, highlights in Fortune, it is essential to move away from checkboxes of experience and focus on traits such as curiosity, self-learning, the ability to connect the dots, and more.

Effective succession planning is more than just preparing for leadership changes—it's a strategic investment in your organization's future. By fostering leadership development, mitigating risks, and ensuring business continuity, succession planning helps companies build resilience, retain top talent, and maintain a competitive edge. Discover why organizations that prioritize this process are better positioned to thrive in an ever-evolving business landscape.

A recent Egon Zehnder study reveals that 80% of CEOs foresee "groundbreaking systemic changes" and emphasize collaboration with governments to address societal challenges. Climate change and AI are highlighted as key areas for fostering cooperation and driving positive transformation.