Succession Planning Quotes

“A dynasty is nothing but the successful orchestration of treachery.”
― Stewart Stafford

“Never put your business in the hands of one person or a select few. People leave. People die. People forget.”
― Liz Weber

“Moses had his Joshua, Elijah his Elisha, so was Paul his Timothy; every great leader trains somebody”
― Dr. Lucas D. Shallua

“Boards can get around the problems associated with hiring outside CEOs by adopting robust succession planning.”
― Richard L. Hughes Robert C. Ginnett Gordy J. Curphy, Leadership: Enhancing the Lessons of Experience by Hughes Richard L. Ginnett Robert C. Gannett Robert C. (1998-10-15) Hardcover

“Good succession plans identify the key knowledge, skills and behaviours needed to be successful in top leadership positions, rigorously evaluate internal talent against these criteria, systematically develop those with the most potential to fill these positions, and conduct regular talent reviews.”
― Richard L. Hughes Robert C. Ginnett Gordy J. Curphy, Leadership: Enhancing the Lessons of Experience by Hughes Richard L. Ginnett Robert C. Gannett Robert C. (1998-10-15) Hardcover