Succession planning in the spotlight amid ‘genuine shock’ of PM’s illness
Succession planning is fraught with difficulty at the best of times. But seeing Boris Johnson laid low is a stark reminder to boards of its importance.
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Boris Johnson’s hospitalisation and subsequent admission to intensive care prompted many questions
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