As a manager...

As a manager, are you planning for the person who will take your place, or do you believe you will be in the saddle forever?

WRITTEN BY STEVE MARR
FRIDAY, 17 AUGUST 2012

Scripture relates, "Now when David reached old age, he made Solomon king over Israel" (1 Chronicles 23:1 NASB).

As managers, we must plan for our replacement for three reasons. First, scripture give us many examples of passing the mantle. Second, the business owner deserves consistency of management to allow the business to grow and prosper after you leave. Third, if we want to be promoted within our company, our replacement must be ready. Often, promotions are missed because of a concern about who can fill our current shoes. Pour yourself into your staff, build them up, teach them, train them, and when the time comes, you can step down knowing that everything is in good hands.