-Addresses an under-considered piece of the continuity-planning puzzle that is such a challenge in the context of family owned businesses -Shares a number of case examples and stories to provide hope and ideas for a post-leadership future for CEOs -Frames ideas and strategies for needed personal reflection in a way that is approachable and relevant to hard-driving business leaders
-Provides tools to help readers see and address gaps in personal readiness for retirement

Autorentext

Stephanie Brun de Pontet is a senior consultant of The Family Business Consulting Group, Inc., specializing in advising family enterprises facing important transitions. She has extensive experience working with transitioning leaders, developing emerging generation teams, and educating next generation family members.

A recognized expert on the topic of succession, Stephanie frequently collaborates with clients on key aspects of this process, such as establishing succession plans, drafting needed policies and governance structures, coaching transitioning leaders, and building a framework for next-generation collaborations. Her work is driven by knowledge and experience from the fields of management, entrepreneurship, and psychology.

In addition to her consulting work, Stephanie co-authored Building a Successful Business Board and Siblings and the Family Business. She is also actively involved as a member of the leadership team of a growing renewable energy business and serves on the Board of Kate's Club, an Atlanta non-profit whose mission is to empower children and teens after the death of a parent or a sibling.

Inhalt

1. Introduction.- 2. Conceptual Model.- 3. Beware the Identity Trap.- 4. How Ready are You for Change?.- 5. Is Your Family Ready for Your Transition?.- 6. Is Your Business Ready for Your Transition?.- 7: Where are you From and Why does that Matter?.- 8: Where Do You Want to Go (and How Do You Know?).- 9: Get Around Roadblocks, Assess Your Readiness, and Keep Score.- 10. Conclusion.