
Written by: Katherine Whitney
Our July newsletter focused on what should be an ongoing succession planning effort to develop the next group of potential leaders for your organization. That is a central part of ensuring smooth transitions in leadership so that, when changes occur, the organization can have a smooth transfer of job responsibilities.
But “what if?” What if someone in a key position leaves without notice either permanently or for an extended period without a successor in place? There can be many reasons for this, and the organization can suffer regardless of the reason. The following are five steps that you should take in advance to help your organization navigate an unexpected transition.