The Succession Conspiracy
Family Business ReviewPublished 1 June 1988
Ivan Lansberg
Citations674
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SJR score2.72
SNIP3.00
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The lack of succession planning has been identified as one of the most important reasons why many first-generation family firms do not survive their founders. This paper explores some of the factors that interfere with succession planning and suggests ways in which these barriers can be constructively managed.
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