Historical lesson65
Historical lesson
Katharine Graham and The Washington Post
An unprepared successor, a prepared next generation
Succession can begin before the family is ready for it. The story of Katharine Graham and The Washington Post Company shows two successive transitions: taking over management under the pressure of circumstances, and preparing the next generation years later.
Acquiring ownership and taking up a managerial function do not automatically create the ability to manage.
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