Board Succession Planning
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Board Succession Planning

Practise how boards plan for leadership continuity, recruit new directors, manage tenure, and deliberately renew the board for future needs.

15-20 minutes
Intermediate
Last updated Aug 2026

What You'll Learn

This PracticeLab quiz helps you revisit the essential concepts that guide safe, quality practice. Answer the questions, read the explanations, and build confidence in the knowledge you bring to your role.

  1. 1

    Chair Succession

    Understand how boards identify and prepare future Chairs and manage leadership transitions.

  2. 2

    Director Recruitment

    Learn how boards identify skills gaps and recruit directors with the right skills, experience, and perspectives.

  3. 3

    Term Limits and Tenure

    Understand how terms and tenure support continuity while creating opportunities for renewal.

  4. 4

    Renewing the Board in Practice

    Learn what effective board renewal looks like, including reviewing board capability, addressing gaps, and bringing in new perspectives.