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Succession Planning, Part 3: What Young Leaders Need to Know

Young leaders: do you intentionally strive to absorb as much as you can from the experienced leaders around you? Tapping into others’ experience is a powerful way to accelerate your own learning curve and at the same time, prepare yourself to help move your organization forward. Such was the case with Timothy, a young convert…

Experienced leader

Succession Planning Part 2: What Leaders Need to Know

Do you intentionally work to identify and cultivate young workers who will eventually fill key leadership roles in your organization? Experienced leaders can leave a particularly powerful legacy when they invest in the next generation. Investing in people is a key element in succession planning – one that will allow your organization to grow beyond…

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Succession Planning, Part 1: Is Yours Reactive – or Proactive?

Will your ministry or business outlive you — and outgrow you? Succession planning is a road map for the future of your organization, allowing it to expand and extend its reach. In its simplest form, succession planning focuses on two big-picture components: the organization’s structure (long-term goals and how to carry them out) and its people…