Tichy reflects on his years working with countless CEOs, CHROs and boards to provide firsthand accoutns of outstanding success and failures at succession planning and leadership transition. He explains a practical succesion framework that can be applied to any organization, whether a multi-billion-dollar conglomerate, a family business, or a nonprofit, defining the rolse and responsibilities of all the major players, while providing specific tools to help leaders navigate the complexities of developing, selecting, and promoting the right people.