Succession: Seven Practices to Navigate Mission-Critical Leadership Transitions Paperback – August 12, 2020

Great book for any organization or company to read!

Extremely helpful guide as we look at a transition plan for our pastor of 33 years. You will also want to read “Search” and “Next”- also by Vanderbloemen

Kind of like estate and legacy planning - we all will die, but so few prepare for the legacy and transition they’d want until it’s too late. Every leader will one day not lead, but how can we prepare and learn from transitions before us to better honor God, advance the mission and truly fulfill our charter as a leader in the final act? Peter and Doug offer a gift by wading into so many real case studies, both good and bad, to draw out principles, frameworks, insights and actionable helps for any leader of an organization that should lifecycle beyond the current leader. I’m grateful that Peter and Doug took the time to make this book happen. It’s needed! I love how real and practical it is.

After founding and running a nonprofit, I could name a dozen topics of which there seems to be no 'guide' or 'how-to' book. Succession is one of them. I wish I'd had this and read this long before my own transition out of an organization I helped start. It is practical, accessible, and full of wisdom from other leaders who have walked that path. I'd add it to the list of a board required reading list as well. So grateful for leaders who take the time to write this wisdom down in a book, saving others the pain of learning the hard way.

Peter Greer and his co-author have reminded us of the importance of proper advance planning for a more likely successful succession. They address the issue squarely and fairly encouraging leaders and the boards to function as they are meant to. This book follows some of Peter's other books like "Mission Drift" and "The Board and the CEO" and "Rooting for Rivals". Taken together they provide a course in good governance. All are a must read.

...I can attest to the fact that this book is a terrific guide. I love all of Peter's writing, but this may be by new favorite. Excellent book!

Very insightful...covers a multitude of areas on this crucial subject. Cites many examples and experts who give wise guidance. Give it to your favorite CEO!

A must read for nonprofits in leadership transition. Greer and Fagerstrom succinctly lay out elements necessary to hand the baton off well. Loaded with examples.