My father built this nonprofit 30 years ago and now he's stepping down and everyone assumes I'll take over but my sister also wants to lead it and we've never talked about what either of us actually wants or what's best for the organization. The board is waiting for us to figure this out and meanwhile the staff is getting anxious and donors are asking questions.
More people experience this than they realize.
Succession planning becomes complicated when family dynamics, personal ambitions, and institutional needs collide without honest conversation.
“Where Are You with Public life and legacy management?”
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.