What is the board’s role in succession planning? At a bare minimum, a board should assure there is a pipeline of qualified candidates for its own succession planning.

While noting that there is no one-size-fits-all-approach to succession planning, a recent client alert from law firm Chapman and Cutler listed some key traits to consider in succession planning:

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