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We, CES, in collaboration with HRPA, have completed a new study grounded in board director interviews, investor insights, and national survey data. The study offers a candid look at why CEO succession planning breaks down—and how CHROs can help ensure the process is deliberate, inclusive, and aligned with long-term strategy.

CEO Succession: 10 Pitfalls Boards Must Avoid— and the CHRO Practices That Help

Inside the report:

  • The top 10 pitfalls boards face in CEO transitions
  • How CHROs influence outcomes and improve decision-making
  • A detailed breakdown of what not to do
  • Practical steps to strengthen succession planning and develop internal talent

Whether you’re in the midst of a transition or preparing for what’s ahead, this timely resource helps make your succession planning more thoughtful, more human, and less chaotic. Your future CEO—and your board—will thank you.

Original Research from the Center for Executive Succession

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