Succession Planning Key Elements

Business Strategy - The foundation of a Succession Plan.

Successor Competencies - Identify competencies for now and in the future in alignment with business strategy.

Replacement Plan - Who is ready now, ready in the future, and an emergency replacement.

Development Plan - Methodically manage and nurture the talent pipeline.

High Potential Plan - Confidentially identify and develop high potentials.  High Potentials can change quickly.

Acquisition Plan - Acquire talent at all levels where needed.  Hire in alignment with business strategy.

Divesture Plan - Respectfully move aside or remove barriers in the talent pipeline.