Most founders don’t actually want to sell their business; they just don’t want to run it anymore. We’re seeing a shift right now with business owners, and it’s changing how people think about exit. For a long time, the assumption was simple: build a business, sell it, move on. But that’s not how it’s playing
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Honoring legacy in succession is a crucial aspect of ensuring the continuity and success of a company. When a business transitions from founder to the next generation, it is not just the transfer of ownership that matters, but also the preservation of the values, culture, and vision that have shaped the company’s identity. This process
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Challenge: A long-established high-tech manufacturing firm, led by a Gen 2 CEO, faced the complex task of merging teams, improving operations, and bridging generational leadership style, all while aiming for ambitious growth. Action: Acumen conducted a transparent, integrity-driven executive search, placing a President whose expertise and people-first approach empowered both the founding vision of Gen
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Leadership transitions are inevitable, but whether they strengthen or destabilize your organization depends on how well you prepare. The question isn’t IF you should plan for succession; it’s WHEN. And the answer is simple: start sooner than you think. With the Silver Tsunami, Grey Wave, and other metaphors describing the retirement boom, organizations are facing
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Michael Beck of Eliciting Excellence wrote a thought-provoking article about Successions. What happens if the successor you bring in to run your company after you leave doesn’t do well? Michael explains the ways he and his company ensure that the successor you bring in is the right person for the job.
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Do you have solutions penned for the uncertainty in life? Are your family and employees protected?
Succession planning webinar on how to maximize financial return and strengthen your organization as you plan for retirement.
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Retiring without selling, putting your plan to work. Part 3 of series lead by Alice Tang, Suzanne Hanifin, Don Bielen, and Jim Grew.
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Retiring without selling, crafting your personal plan. Part 2 of series lead by Alice Tang, Suzanne Hanifin, Don Bielen, and Jim Grew.
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Retiring without selling, finding options for you. Part 1 of series lead by Alice Tang, Suzanne Hanifin, Don Bielen, and Jim Grew.
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