Insights & White Papers
Evidence-based insights on leadership, culture, and organizational strategy.
This collection of white papers offers practical, research-driven perspectives on the challenges and opportunities facing today’s leaders. From succession planning and leadership development to workplace culture and strategic decision-making, each paper is designed to inform, inspire, and equip organizations for long-term success.
Succession at Risk: Why SMBs Must Escape the Day-to-Day Trap Before It’s Too Late
Leadership development is the foundation of effective business planning, directly impacting productivity, culture, and profitability. Organizations that prioritize leadership development outperform their peers. Making leadership a core part of planning ensures resilience, execution, and long-term organizational success.
Leadership Development and Succession Planning in Small (“Mom & Pop”) Businesses
Small businesses—especially owner-operated “mom and pop” enterprises—face distinct challenges in leadership development and succession planning, often operating without formal strategies for continuity. This white paper explores the structural and cultural barriers that prevent effective planning, analyzes the risks of owner dependency, and offers strategic insights to help small firms build leadership resilience and prepare for future transitions.
Succession Planning in South Georgia Businesses: A Regional Imperative for Continuity and Cost Control
Unplanned leadership transitions can devastate small businesses - especially in South Georgia, where lean teams and tight margins magnify the impact. This eye-opening analysis reveals how proactive succession planning isn't a luxury, but a survival strategy that protects revenue, talent, and long-term viability.
Leadership Development in Business Planning: The Most Critical - and Most Neglected - Strategic Priority
Leadership development is the most critical and often neglected aspect of business planning, directly impacting productivity, culture, and profitability. Prioritizing leadership development within organizational planning enables stronger execution, higher engagement, and long-term success.
Why Succession Plans Often Fail: 9 Pitfalls and Barriers in Leadership Succession Planning
Despite widespread recognition of its importance, succession planning efforts frequently fail due to cultural resistance, flawed execution, and lack of strategic integration. This white paper examines the most common pitfalls and provides practical insights for building succession strategies that actually work when leadership transitions occur.
Succession Planning in U.S. Organizations: A Strategic Imperative for Sustainable Leadership
Despite its critical role in leadership continuity, succession planning remains underdeveloped across U.S. organizations—leaving many vulnerable to costly leadership gaps. This white paper explores the national landscape, quantifies the financial impact of poor planning, and offers actionable strategies for building resilient leadership pipelines.