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Succession Planning

Identifying and developing internal candidates to fill key leadership roles.

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Succession planning is the process of identifying and developing internal employees to fill critical leadership and specialist positions in the future — particularly when current role holders resign, retire, or are promoted. Effective succession planning reduces organizational risk, accelerates leadership development, and motivates high-potential employees by providing clear career pathways. HR software supports succession planning with talent pools, readiness assessments, 9-box grids, and development tracking for identified successors.

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