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  "id": 15957880,
  "title": "Rebrand Masterclass urges business leaders to build beyond the founder",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/21/rebrand-masterclass-urges-business-leaders-to-build-beyond-the-founder-15957880",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-10-21T21:24:05.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Joy Business",
    "slug": "joy-business",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/rebrand-masterclass-urges-business-leaders-to-build-beyond-the-founder/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Founders are being encouraged to create strong organizations that can function without their personal involvement, said the Rebrand Masterclass ’26. The conference, held at the Charleston Hotel Ltd in Accra, tackled how businesses can maintain value and operate smoothly even when leadership changes. The event featured industry experts discussing how to develop capable leaders, document essential knowledge, and establish robust legal and governance structures.\n\nBernard Kelvin Clive, an author and brand strategist, introduced the GRASS Legacy Framework, which breaks down the process into Grooming, Records, Ambition, Systems and Solutions, and Succession. The framework focuses on grooming potential successors through meaningful responsibilities, recording critical information, clarifying business goals, creating systems for consistency, and planning for leadership transitions. Clive stressed that leaders should prove their ability to manage finances, authority, pressure, and relationships before taking on higher positions.\n\nLegal planning was also emphasized, with Lom Nuku Ahlijah, Esq., discussing how to align personal assets with company records and shareholder agreements. Proper documentation can prevent disputes and delays during transitions, ensuring a smooth passage of ownership and assets. Samuel Koranteng Adjei highlighted the importance of corporate governance in directing organizations, holding managers accountable, and protecting long-term value. He advocated for separating ownership, board oversight, and day-to-day management to facilitate smooth leadership transitions.",
  "summary": "A central question challenged participants to consider whether their businesses could continue serving customers, making decisions, and meeting obligations if they became unavailable for 30 or 60 days.",
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        "outlet": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
        "title": "Rebrand Masterclass urges business leaders to build beyond the founder",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/21/rebrand-masterclass-urges-business-leaders-to-build-beyond-the-founder",
        "published": "2026-10-21T21:24:05.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}