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An infographic contrasting the theory and reality of succession planning, titled "The Plan vs. The Reality." The left panel shows a clean, logical flowchart with boxes for "CEO" and "Successor." The text reads: "On paper, succession is a clear process." The right panel shows a tangle of colourful lines connecting icons for a heart, brain, clock, and question marks over two human profiles. The text reads: "In reality, it's a tangle of identity, fear, and human emotion."

The Leader's Legacy: A Complete Guide to SME Succession Planning

For 30 years, Mark built his engineering firm. Now, choosing a successor felt impossible. He didn’t fully trust either candidate, because neither of them was him. For countless SME leaders, succession planning isn't a strategic process but an impossible choice fraught with emotional complexity. Traditional plans often fail because they overlook this powerful human element.

Kyle Brade-Waring

Jun 12

Join Aspirin Business Solutions at the Premier Business Event of the Year – The Vitality Stadium Expo 2024

Join us, Aspirin Business Solutions, at Bournemouth's most anticipated business-to-business exhibition. Set in the iconic Vitality...

Kyle Brade-Waring

Jan 18, 2024