SuccessionReady is a simple, effective, and real-world approach to creating a tailored Succession Plan for your business – working in partnership with you, your employees, your other professional services providers, and your family. 

Co-created and delivered by seasoned management consultants – Ashka Wirk of Wirk Consulting and James Grieve of Catalyst Strategies – we guide you through the process of creating a Succession Plan that aligns with your values, achieves your goals, and ensures that you and your team are prepared for the next steps.  

We are uniquely qualified to support you in developing your Succession Plan for the following reasons:

•	Deep Understanding. SuccessionReady co-creators, Ashka Wirk and James Grieve, have a deep and real-world understanding of the realities of founder-owned businesses. 

•	Demonstrated Experience. Ashka is a former private sector CEO, certified management consultant, and certified executive coach. James is a certified management consultant and certified exit planning advisor. Both have 20 years of experience working with businesses to set their North Star, engage their key stakeholders, and map a clear path forward.

•	Effective Approach. The SuccessionReady approach is grounded in leading edge practices in succession planning – combining the best of management consulting, executive coaching, and real-world business experience – specifically designed for founder-led businesses. 

From our work together, you will gain clarity about the future, create an aligned team and family, bring in your other professional advisors such as your accountant, banker, lawyer, financial planner, and broker – to develop a Succession Plan that you can implement with confidence.

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