Beehive President Nicki Gibbs Shares Succession Planning Insights with Bizwomen

St. Paul, Minn., Oct. 27, 2026 — Nicki Gibbs, president of Beehive Strategic Communication, recently shared insights on succession planning for women business owners in an article published by Bizwomen, an American City Business Journals publication.

Drawing on Beehive’s multiyear leadership and ownership transition, Gibbs outlines three steps women business owners can take today to prepare for the future, whether planning an exit or considering what’s next.

“A year of transition planning can’t replace years of real leadership experience and a culture of shared responsibility. Start by identifying one significant responsibility — such as a key client relationship, an operational decision or a strategic initiative — that someone else can begin to own over the next six months.”  

Gibbs became president and one of three new owners of Beehive earlier this year, following a gradual transition led by founder Lisa Hannum. Gibbs highlights how the experience created opportunities for Beehive’s all-women leadership team to grow while preserving the agency’s people-centered culture.

Read the full article at: https://www.bizjournals.com/bizwomen/news/profiles-strategies/2026/10/strategies-3-ways-to-prepare-for-a-successful-own.html

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About Beehive Strategic Communication

Beehive Strategic Communication is an independent, strategic communication firm, a Certified B Corporation and a WBENC-certified women-owned business. Beehive helps organizations navigate high-stakes business challenges, strengthen reputation and turn strategic priorities into meaningful action. The firm provides strategic counsel and communication services across crisis management and business continuity, change management communication, organizational culture and communication, brand positioning, impact strategy, digital strategy and public relations. Founded in 1998, Minnesota-based Beehive works with organizations across the Midwest, nationally and globally to build understanding, trust and momentum with employees, partners, customers and communities.