Boards are responsible for ensuring leadership continuity and long-term organizational performance. Their role extends well beyond approving a succession plan.

High-performing Boards:

  • Define expectations for the CEO role based on future business needs
  • Evaluate potential successors using objective, rigorous criteria
  • Create accountability for a pipeline of ready-now and ready-next leaders
  • Oversee the effectiveness of CEO succession processes
  • Strengthen alignment with the CEO on leadership strategy

The result: Boards move from oversight to active stewardship of CEO-level expectations and continuity.