William Warren I Deabadh Group CEO

When cleverness becomes control, we lose innovation and humility. Deabadh explores how leaders can evolve intelligence from linear to systemic.

Most family businesses will face succession within the next 7 years, yet two-thirds lack a formal plan. For CEOs, this isn’t just a governance gap — it’s a strategic risk. This playbook outlines the five stages of effective succession planning, from aligning on success to managing perception, ensuring continuity, value, and legacy.

As leadership teams grow, so does complexity. In this piece, William Warren explores why expanding top teams often leads to confusion—not clarity—and how decision architecture can help leadership scale with purpose.