The founder stepped back without transferring decision rights
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Composite scenario, not a documented case
Draft case study, pending legal review.
What happened
The founder reduced day-to-day involvement but remained the informal approval point for major decisions.
What it cost
The formal leadership team could not act with confidence and succession remained incomplete.
The family documented delegated authority, board responsibilities, and reserved matters.
Succession requires transfer of authority, not only a change in title.
The Gold Standard it maps to
Educational only, not legal advice
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