Succession Planning

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Last Updated on June 16, 2026 by Hannah Seeley

Succession planning is a forward-looking approach that ensures your organization has a ready-made pipeline of leaders-in-waiting. Not only does this mean developing potential candidates with leadership opportunities, but it also means mentoring emerging leaders. Successful organizations also encourage outgoing leaders to coach their replacements, ensuring organizational knowledge stays where it’s most valuable.