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FI032 - The Founder Emergency Test

FI032 - The Founder Emergency Test2. Sept.11 Min.

This episode explores the founder emergency test, a crucial resilience exercise for business continuity. Bernd Geropp shares practical steps for founders to identify vulnerabilities, transfer decision-making authority, and strengthen their company's independence.

Key Topics

Founder emergency test and its importance

How to assess decision-making dependencies

External relationships and their risks

Leadership team effectiveness in crises

Creating a practical continuity plan

Chapters

00:00 The Founder Emergency Test: An Introduction

02:36 Understanding the Impact of Founder Absence

05:21 Assessing Customer and Supplier Dependencies

07:42 Financial Authority and Cash Management Risks