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Author(s)

John L. Ward

Carol Adler Zsolnay

Case A shows the options that exist for a successful transition of leadership from one generation to the next, based on a family's and company's unique history, structures and players. Case B shows successful leadership as a fluid, interactive process matching individual desires and potential with strategic business goals and opportunities.
Date Published: 01/01/2004
Discipline: Family Business
Key Concepts: Family Business, Governance, Succession Planning, Continuity in Transition, Leadership Structure, Change Management
Citations: Ward, John L., Carol Adler Zsolnay. Succession and Continuity for Johnson Family Enterprises (B). 5-104-013(B) (KEL123).