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Latest Succession Planning articles 
Replacing the CEO in a crisis
Jan 2012
Companies need two succession plans: one for the interim and one for the longer term.
Where succession planning can go wrong
Oct 2011
Succession planning should not be a static process, companies need change.
Experts: Investors need more clarity on Jobs and Cook's new roles
Aug 2011
A lack of succession planning transparency could create governance issues at Apple.
Getting ready for succession
Jun 2011
Comprehensive plan should be in place before position becomes available.
Internal CEO appointment spells success
Apr 2011
Report finds superior returns at companies that recruit their chief executives from within.
GM experiences another gear change
Mar 2011
General Motors (GM), the multinational car maker, announced yesterday that CFO Chris Liddell is leaving the company after 15 months on the job.
NY Times columnists take a bite out of Apple
Mar 2011
The execs at Apple are taking heat for keeping the results of a vote on a shareholder resolution under wraps.
Succession planning: easy to talk about but hard to put into practice
Jan 2011
Being prepared can help eliminate ‘environment of instability.’
Succession planning not a top priority for business owners
Dec 2010
Fewer than half of north America’s business owners are thinking about succession planning
Boardroom: spotlight on the nominating committee
May 2010
With CEO succession even more critical in today's climate, nominating committees need talent management insight and should avoid some key blunders that inhibit board development
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