Succession planning is taking center stage in boardrooms in 2025, with more directors than ever identifying it as a top strategic priority amid rising executive turnover and mounting leadership pressures.
After a year of losses and controversy, it’s time for Tesla’s board to confront hard truths—and maybe harder decisions.
As succession battles roil even the most successful family businesses, directors must navigate power struggles, personal loyalties, and governance gaps—often without clear legal guardrails. Here’s how to keep the peace and preserve the enterprise.
Harley-Davidson’s ongoing leadership struggle offers a cautionary tale for boards navigating CEO transitions amid performance pressures and investor unrest.
Average CEO tenure is shortening, and the number of CEOs making unplanned departures has been rising. Faced with an escalating transition trend, boards are looking for answers on how best to understand and address it.
Good performance may not be good enough in an environment where a company’s largest shareholders may include multiple activist investors.
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