Succession Basics
Planning Pitfalls
Key Roles
100

This is the process of identifying and developing new leaders. 

What is succession planning?
100

Not preparing for sudden retirements is an example of this.

What is a planning gap?

100

This person initiates the succession plan.

Who is a department head or executive?

200

This is another name for Job Description

What is a Role Profile

200

Failing to include this group can lead to resentment and turnover.

What are internal staff or team members?

200

This team manages the process and tracks progress.

Who is HR or a succession planning committee?

300

This strategy aligns leadership continuity with business goals.

What is strategic succession planning?

300

Relying on this type of memory instead of formal documentation.

What is institutional knowledge?

300

This person is being prepared for a future leadership role.  

Who is a successor or high-potential employee?