01Succession roadmapsIdentify critical roles and build a clear path for who steps in and when.Critical rolesSuccessor readinessTimelines
02Knowledge transferCapture the processes, relationships, and know-how that live in a few heads.DocumentationShadowingHandoff plans
03Exit readinessPrepare the organization to run, and hold its value, without its founder in the middle.Owner independenceSystemsLeadership depth
04Transition supportGuide leaders, teams, and stakeholders through the change with clear communication.Change managementCommunicationStakeholders