Series conclusion: It all comes down to one secret

Part 11: Do it right to get it right

Succession Part 9: H.R. Committee struggles for solution

Part 8: CFO’s exit without succession plan triggers jitters

Part 7: HR’s usurping succession cost CFO his early retirement

Part 6: You don’t have to bet on just one number

Part 4 of series: Hasty gambles follow failures to talk about succession in time

Third of series: Boards must pin down the CEO first