By Katlego Sekhu
Generally, as human beings, we struggle to let go of power and control.
Look at family businesses that have failed because there was no succession plan.
This is also evident in politics. You saw what happened yesterday at the Cope presser.
Martin Uzochukwu Ugwu once said, “knowledge is power. Sharing knowledge is the key to unlocking that power.”
Maybe it’s time we re-evaluate how we have been doing things as a people.
“Why are we so bad at succession planning?” Asks The Best T in the City with Tbose.
A listener tells the show that it’s pointless if the next generation doesn’t want to be groomed.
“You can groom someone within the family to take over, only to find out that particular person is not interested. These younger ones don’t care and show no interest.”
Zanele pins the blame on the elders who do not want to pass down knowledge.
“It’s those individuals within families who do not want to pass down knowledge to the young ones. They feel that if the young ones know something they will take over.
“They rather have people to be dependent on them without realising that one day they will no longer be around. And that kills our families because by the time that person is no longer around we don’t know what to do.”
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