Succession

by Peter Greer, Doug Fagerstrom, Brianna Lapp (Editor)

It's rare for leaders to prepare for the day that they will leave their role. In fact, just 17% of organizations have a documented succession plan. Yet, healthy organizations are integral to long-lasting and mission-driven organizations. Actively preparing for transition is the best way to ensure that the vitality of the mission lasts well beyond one leader's tenure. In this book, Peter Greer and Doug Fagerstrom outline the heart postures and practices that equip leaders to release or receive the mission. With compelling stories and practical steps, Succession guides leaders, board members, and staff in navigating this critical moment.

225 pages, Paperback

Published August 12, 2020

About the author

Peter Greer is an author, speaker, and president and CEO of HOPE International, a global faith-based economic development organization serving throughout Africa, Asia, Latin America, and Eastern Europe. Peter received a B.S. in international business from Messiah University and an MPP in political and economic development from Harvard's Kennedy School.
As an advocate for the Church’s role in missions and alleviating extreme poverty, Peter has co-authored over 14 books, including The Gift of Disillusionment, Mission Drift (selected as a 2015 Book Award Winner from Christianity Today), Rooting for Rivals (selected as a 2019 Leadership Resource of the Year in Outreach magazine), The Spiritual Danger of Doing Good (selected as one of the top 40 books on poverty by WORLD magazine) and Created to Flourish. More important than his role at HOPE is his role as husband to Laurel and dad to Keith, Liliana, Myles, and London. While his sports loyalties remain in New England, Peter and his family live in Lancaster, PA.

Blog: peterkgreer.com. Twitter: @peterkgreer. Facebook: @PeterKGreer

Reviews

[Jessica · Rating 5 out of 5]

A great book for those who want to leave their faith-based non-profit in a healthy place when they resign or retire. Great application questions for the outgoing leader, incoming leader, board, and staff.

[Chris Horst · Rating 5 out of 5]

Doug and Peter have written a great book on the topic of CEO succession. They outline the pitfalls, blindspots, and opportunities to navigate these transitions well.