Abstract: A system and method for delivering an assessment to individuals currently having an involvement in and those potentially acquiring an involvement in the management of an established business are provided. The system and method include an assessment of a plurality of factors that have been shown to influence the success of a business management transition, an analysis of the assessment, and a reporting of the analysis to the client. By subdividing the assessment and analysis into the plurality of factors, each can be prioritized, addressed independently and remediated as deemed necessary. In a particular embodiment, the succession success assessment and report can be delivered online.

Abstract: Nanocomposite compositions and methods of synthesis of the compositions are described. In particular, liquid crystal-functionalized nanoparticles, liquid crystal-templated nanoparticles, nanocomposite compositions including the nanoparticles, and composite compositions including the nanocomposites are detailed.