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With more than 50% of CEOs expected to transition in the next 6 years and new regulatory requirements taking effect in 2026, succession planning is no longer optional—it’s foundational.
But here’s the real issue:
It’s not about having a plan on paper. It’s about whether that plan can actually work.
Many institutions are discovering a gap between succession planning and succession execution—driven by talent shortages, compensation constraints, and increasing competitive pressure.
Our latest perspective explores why succession planning alone isn’t enough—and what credit unions need to rethink to build sustainable leadership pipelines.
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