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3 Examples of Succession Planning Done Right

Everwise

The media keeps an eagle eye out for transitions gone wrong, and they usually have a good amount of material: While about 70% of companies do conduct succession planning, the actual execution of said plans is often more uncertain. billion acquisition in 2002. In 2008, spice and flavorings giant McCormick & Co.

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Making Diversity Central to Success: Q&A With Chevron’s Chief Diversity Officer

HR Digest

Since 2002, Chevron reports a 68 percent increase in the number of women and minorities in senior leadership and executive positions. In recent years, Jourdan has advocated increasing the number of talent initiatives for groups that are traditionally underrepresented in STEM – and has gotten results.

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“Replenish your energy” With Charlie Katz & Henry S. Givray

Thrive Global

During Henry’s 13 years as CEO between 2002 and 2015, SmithBucklin achieved unprecedented success since its founding in 1949, including client satisfaction and retention, employee engagement, company growth, and financial performance. Between 1998 and 2002, I served as CEO of a dot-com start-up company.