Succession planning is the process of preparing successors for key roles so disruption is minimized during leadership changes.
For example, the CEO of a $15 million manufacturing company implements succession planning by identifying two internal candidates for her role, assigning them to lead key projects, and ensuring each has a 3-year development plan — so the company won't face a leadership crisis if she retires or moves on.
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