Openside’s article explores how, successful succession depends as much on the departing leader as on their replacement. With many CEO transitions failing within 18 months, the article argues that organisations must look beyond process and technology to the psychology of letting go. It highlights the importance of a purposeful “psychological exit”, helping outgoing leaders step away constructively while enabling the business to move from founder-led dependence to more sustainable, process-driven leadership.
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