[Case Study 17] The Leader Who Stayed Too Long (Facilitator Guide)

Facilitator Guide

Case Study 17 – The Leader Who Stayed Too Long

When does continuity become stagnation—and what does it reveal about leadership, trust, or system design?

When continuity becomes stagnation.

Case Study 17 – The Leader Who Stayed Too Long examines a leadership dilemma in which stability and continuity, once sources of strength, gradually begin to inhibit renewal, adaptation, and the development of future leaders. As leadership remains concentrated in one individual for too long, institutional resilience and succession capacity begin to erode. This workbook invites readers to explore the balance between continuity and renewal, recognize the importance of timely leadership transitions, and cultivate stewardship practices that enable both enduring stability and healthy organizational evolution.