On Feb 26, NPQ posted this article on their website. I love this from a succession planning perspective (see #1 and #5), but it can be useful too when you're in a transition situation.

• Pitfall #1: Ignoring the Elephant in the Room

• Pitfall #2: Not Casting Your Net Wide Enough

• Pitfall #3: Relying on Psychological Testing

• Pitfall #4: Resetting Compensation Levels When a Leader Leaves

• Pitfall #5: Concentrating Organizational Power at the Top

It's a quick & worthwhile read.