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Succession planning (SP) continues to be a top priority for many organizations, and it is one of the topics Talent Edge Weekly readers most often ask me to cover. But in many cases, organizations do not struggle because they lack interest in SP. They struggle because they have not clearly identified where their SP practices need to improve to drive greater impact. Against that backdrop, I’m sharing my one-page diagnostic to help organizations identify opportunities to strengthen their SP. It covers 10 sample areas and, while not exhaustive, offers a practical starting point for assessing where the process may need more attention. Practitioners can review each statement and select one of three rating categories, including Needs Attention for areas with significant opportunity for improvement. For example, one area is Business Strategy Alignment: “Our succession planning process is aligned with the organization’s long-term strategic goals and regularly reviewed to adapt to changing business needs.” Once completed, the diagnostic provides a visual snapshot of results through color-coded boxes based on the selected ratings, which can help identify priorities for follow-up action. These 10 areas are intended as starting points, so adapt and modify them as needed for your organization.
