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<p>Introduction 1</p> <p><b>Part I: What Is a Succession Plan, and Why Do You Need One? 5</b></p> <p>Chapter 1: Sowing the Seeds for Long-Term Success 7</p> <p>Chapter 2: Why Succession Planning Matters 19</p> <p>Chapter 3: Pinpointing the Right Type of Plan for Your Organization 33</p> <p><b>Part II: Creating a Plan and Putting It into Action 47</b></p> <p>Chapter 4: Preparing the Plan: Six Steps to Success(ion) 49</p> <p>Chapter 5: Implementing the Plan 67</p> <p>Chapter 6: Evaluating the Plan’s Implementation 81</p> <p>Chapter 7: Overcoming Obstacles in Implementing Your Plan 95</p> <p><b>Part III: Diving Deeper into Succession Planning 113</b></p> <p>Chapter 8: Covering Key Positions in Your Succession Plan 115</p> <p>Chapter 9: Figuring Out What You Need in a Successor 129</p> <p>Chapter 10: Identifying and Developing Successors within Your Organization 147</p> <p>Chapter 11: Aiming for a Smooth Transition 163</p> <p><b>Part IV: Keeping the Succession Ball Rolling 181</b></p> <p>Chapter 12: Making Great Exits 183</p> <p>Chapter 13: Maintaining Your Plan in Today’s Changing Workplace 195</p> <p><b>Part V: The Part of Tens 213</b></p> <p>Chapter 14: Ten Mistakes That Sabotage Succession Plans 215</p> <p>Chapter 15: Ten Ways to Keep Your Succession Plan Alive 223</p> <p>Index 231</p>

<p>Arnie Dahlke is an independent organizational consultant, assisting both private (for-profit and nonprofit) and public organizations. His clients include Chevrolet, Saturn, Coca-Cola, Gelson's Markets, and Northgate Markets. He provides courses and seminars across the country for all levels of learners.</p>

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