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Nine organizations that are succeeding at succession planning

Many are the tales of family businesses that have descended into tumult or failed completely in the founder's absence. In the public sphere, both UBC and Telus—two of the province's biggest employers—have in recent years seen newly hired chief executives depart amid considerable turmoil. A look at why good succession planning matters—and what 9 B.C. enterprises, both private and public, are doing to prepare for the future

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Many are the tales of family businesses that have descended into tumult or failed completely in the founder’s absence. In the public sphere, both UBC and Telus—two of the province’s biggest employers—have in recent years seen newly hired chief executives depart amid considerable turmoil. A look at why good succession planning matters—and what 9 B.C. enterprises, both private and public, are doing to prepare for the future

  

 

John Fluevog’s big shoes to fill

Many B.C. companies have dropped the ball when it comes to succession planning. But Fluevog is one that’s making moves to get it right

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Bob Rennie’s handover (and golf game)

Many B.C. companies have dropped the ball when it comes to succession planning. But Rennie is one that’s making moves to get it right

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The Fuller family succession plan

Many B.C. companies have dropped the ball when it comes to succession planning. But the Fuller family is making moves to get it right with…

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Fairchild Media Group prepares for the future

Many B.C. companies have dropped the ball when it comes to succession planning. But Fairchild Media Group is one that’s making moves to get it…

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Who’s next in line for leadership at five of B.C.’s top firms?

Company veteran, boss’s kid or talented upstart? Several of B.C.’s top firms have long-standing leaders who must be wondering: Who’s next?

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