Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I'm a global philanthropy advisor and author of Delusional Altruism. In philanthropy, just as in business, the strategic foresight ...

According to the Conway Center for Family Business, family businesses account for 64% of the U.S. Gross Domestic Product (GDP), yet 57% of family businesses have no formal succession plan. 1 While the ...

Proper board succession planning—the systematic process of identifying and placing qualified candidates in current or upcoming board seat vacancies—is vital for corporate stability and continuity.