At the annual AGB National Conference on Trusteeship, board leaders and executives centered discussions on presidential and leadership transition planning, emphasizing how governing boards manage change cycles and succession risk. AGB reported recurring trustee questions about preparing for new presidents, building transition plans starting months before departure, and ensuring board and senior leadership continuity amid frequent leadership turnover. While not a single policy change, the agenda reflects how governance capacity—succession readiness, strategic plan timing, and leadership bench development—has become a top operational priority for boards in a volatile institutional environment.