Passing the Baton: Generations Sharing Leadership

Today’s family foundation field has many well-prepared next generation members and a whole generation of longer living, active senior members. And while the field has been resourceful in promoting next gen involvement, it has done little to address succession issues for the senior generation or to consider options for shared, multi-generational leadership. Alice Buhl discusses lessons learned from family business, options for shared leadership including senior councils and next generation boards, and offers tips for senior and next generation leaders.