The Executive American

Talent Management

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Leadership

Four Leadership Development Programs Boards Can Match to C-Suite Succession Needs

Boards can choose from four leadership development programs—executive coaching, open-enrollment, custom enterprise, and senior team retreats—to strategically prepare C-suite successors. The right choice depends on matching specific candidate gaps and timelines within a proactive succession plan.

Simone Devereaux·November 6, 2026
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Leadership

A Four-Stage Succession Planning Framework Mid-Sized Companies Can Actually Run

Mid-sized companies can implement a pragmatic, four-stage succession planning framework focusing on critical roles, internal talent assessment, development, and regular review. This approach helps build a leadership pipeline without requiring a large corporate HR department.

Simone Devereaux·October 15, 2026