Continuity & unexpected change
If you were unavailable,
what would happen next?
The business may rely on one person for its knowledge, decisions and relationships. Planning for an unexpected absence brings practical arrangements and family expectations into view.
The situation
Does this feel familiar?
Someone needs to know how the business would make decisions, who would lead and how ownership arrangements fit the family’s intentions. Those questions may never have been discussed together.
- Key decisions and knowledge sit with one person.
- The family is unsure what would happen if the founder could not continue.
- Estate, ownership and business arrangements have been considered separately.
A clearer way forward
What the work
can clarify.
- A clearer view of the business’s dependence on key people.
- Defined questions about authority, leadership and ownership.
- Coordination between the relevant estate and business arrangements.
- An agreed scope for the professional work needed.
Before you begin
Questions you may have.
Do I need to know which documents are missing?
No. Start with your concern. A focused consultation or wider Diagnostic can help identify the questions and work needed.
Can we start with one priority?
Yes. The proposed work can focus on a defined concern, with a wider assessment where the issues are connected.
Prepare for the questions
an unexpected absence brings.
Tell me where the business relies on you. We can explore the priorities for leadership, authority and ownership continuity.