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# Hidden Transitions and Stakeholder Apathy

Succession planning that used to play out over months and years is now happening in days leaving transitioning leaders unprepared for the multiplicity of demands in expanded roles. In this article, Cranfield Associate and Executive Leadership Coach Peter Fennah outlines seven ways to help bring to light these hidden transitions and ensure they happen more smoothly. 

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**About the author**

[Peter Fennah](https://careersynergy.com/) is passionate about enhancing transition success for both new-to-role executives and senior teams delivering results at scale. A Chartered Occupational Psychologist, accredited executive coach and coaching supervisor he works across sectors and scale from CEOs of global organisations to SMEs. He joined Cranfield in 2002-9 as Director of Career Development and has over 22 years of coaching individuals and teams navigating change. Peter delivers webinars, programmes and executive coaching as an associate for [Cranfield Executive Development](https://www.cranfield.ac.uk/som/executive-development) and [Cranfield School of Management](https://www.cranfield.ac.uk/som). 

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