{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Succession planning; people and tools - Life cycle of a business series","description":" Digital Partner, Martin Bugg, joins Megan and Alanah to discuss the definition of succession planning, which includes identifying key employees or family members for succession, setting timelines, and maintaining stakeholder confidence. He also reflects on examples of the importance of open communication, motivation, and culture in succession planning, the use of digital tools and the involvement of other professionals, such as solicitors and IFAs.  GET IN TOUCH!&amp;nbsp;If you have any questions on today\u2019s episode, and would like us to get in touch, email us at&amp;nbsp;podcasts@larking-gowen.co.uk.  &amp;nbsp;  You can get in touch with our presenters directly through the Our People  section of our website here.  We\u2019d also love it if you could rate us 5 STARS on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, this really helps people find us! You can find more episodes from this series on our website here.  This presentation is designed for the information of viewers. Whilst every effort is made to ensure accuracy, information contained in this recording may not be comprehensive and should not be acted upon without seeking professional advice.  \u00a9 Larking Gowen LLP    ","author_name":"Larking Gowen Insights","author_url":"https:\/\/www.larking-gowen.co.uk\/LGI","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/33374887\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/179771297"}