Dick Clark as a Lesson in Succession Planning

Wednesday, 02 December 2009 | by Pat's Picks

Is Dick Clark too old to host New Year’s Eve? That’s the premise of a good piece in today’s Wall Street Journal about when it’s “time to pass the baton” on to the next generation. The Journal says the 80-year-old Clark’s persistence at the job is viewed with admiration by some and an “inappropriate symbol for what should be a happy celebration” by others.