Succession Planning

A process undertaken primarily for leadership roles, however, with a rapidly changing working environment and where staff turnover might be high, especially within more specialised roles, consideration should be given to ensuring large gaps do not appear in organisational effectiveness when an individual leaves an employer. Improving the capability of employees, through continuous training and development, can help mitigate such situations until the vacated role is filled or reviewed. Developing individuals to potentially step into other roles, especially management roles, will form an important aspect of succession planning.