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Closing the

Developmental Gap:
Operating and
Evaluating a
Succession Planning
and Management
Program
Succession planning and management (SP&M) is a crucial aspect of organizational
growth and sustainability. It involves a systematic approach to identifying, developing,
and preparing future leaders and high-potential employees to fill critical roles within the
organization. A well-structured SP&M program can mitigate risks associated with
leadership transitions, enhance talent pipeline, and foster a culture of continuous
development. However, operating and evaluating an effective SP&M program requires a
comprehensive strategy that addresses various aspects, from bench strength testing to
integrating recruitment and retention.
Testing Bench Strength
1 Assessing Skills and Experience
Testing bench strength involves assessing the skills, experience, and potential of
current employees to fill future leadership roles. This process goes beyond simply
identifying individuals with high potential; it delves into evaluating their readiness
to take on greater responsibilities and contribute to the organization's success.

2 Gap Analysis
A gap analysis is essential to identify any skills or experience gaps that need to be
addressed through development initiatives. This assessment helps to prioritize
training programs, mentoring opportunities, or other initiatives aimed at closing
the gap between current capabilities and future leadership requirements.

3 Assessing Leadership Potential


Assessing leadership potential goes beyond technical skills. It requires evaluating
leadership traits, such as communication, delegation, decision-making, and
strategic thinking. Organizations can utilize assessments, simulations, and
behavioral interviews to gain insights into the potential of individuals within their
talent pool.

4 Succession Planning Matrix


A succession planning matrix provides a visual representation of the organization's
talent pool. It outlines key roles, potential successors, their development needs,
and estimated readiness for promotion. This matrix serves as a valuable tool for
Formulating Internal Promotion
Policy
Transparency and Skills and Development
Fairness Performance Opportunities

A well-defined internal The policy should clearly The policy should emphasize
promotion policy ensures define the skills and the importance of
transparency and fairness in performance criteria required development opportunities for
the promotion process. It for promotion. This may employees seeking promotion.
outlines the criteria for include factors such as job This could include mentorship
promotion, the selection performance, leadership skills, programs, internal training
process, and the appeals contributions to the courses, and opportunities for
process, providing clarity to all organization, and relevant cross-functional rotations to
employees. This reduces bias qualifications. The policy enhance skills and broaden
and fosters trust in the should also outline the process experience. The policy should
organization's talent for documenting and encourage employees to
management practices. evaluating these criteria. actively participate in their
development.
Preparing Individual
Development Plans (IDPs)
Goal Setting
IDPs should begin with the employee setting clear and specific goals aligned
with their career aspirations and the organization's needs. These goals
should be SMART (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-
bound) to ensure effective progress monitoring.

Skills Development
The IDP should outline the skills and knowledge development needed to
achieve the employee's goals. This might involve identifying specific
training courses, mentoring relationships, or opportunities for project
involvement that provide practical experience.

Performance Feedback
Regular performance feedback is critical to track progress towards IDP
goals. This feedback should be specific, constructive, and actionable,
providing guidance and support to the employee. The IDP should outline the
frequency and format of performance feedback meetings.

Review and Revision


IDPs should be reviewed and revised periodically, typically annually, to
Evaluating Individual Development
Plans
Metric Description Evaluation Method

Goal Achievement Whether the employee Reviewing performance


achieved the set goals within reports, goal tracking
the timeframe specified in documents, and conducting
the IDP. performance discussions with
the employee.
Skill Development The extent to which the Assessing employee's skillset
employee developed the through performance reviews,
skills and knowledge outlined skill assessments, and
in the IDP through training, observing their work
experience, and feedback. performance.

Engagement and Participation The level of engagement and Observing employee's active
participation of the employee involvement in development
Developing Successors
Internally
1 Identify Potential Successors
Identifying potential successors involves assessing the talent pool within
the organization and identifying individuals who possess the necessary
skills, experience, and potential to fill critical roles in the future. This
includes considering individuals at various levels within the organization.

2 Provide Development Opportunities


Providing development opportunities is crucial for preparing potential
successors to take on greater responsibilities. This may involve mentoring
programs, training courses, project assignments, or cross-functional
rotations to enhance their skills, knowledge, and leadership capabilities.

3 Performance Monitoring
Regularly monitor the performance and development progress of potential
successors. This involves reviewing performance reviews, feedback, and
participation in development initiatives to track their growth and identify
any areas that require further support.
Assessing Alternatives to
SP&M
External Recruitment
In cases where internal talent is insufficient, external recruitment may be necessary
to fill critical roles. This involves identifying and attracting qualified candidates from
outside the organization. A robust recruitment strategy is essential for identifying the
best talent.

Job Rotation
Job rotation can be a valuable alternative to formal succession planning, particularly
for organizations with a high degree of specialization. This involves rotating
employees across different departments or roles to expose them to a wider range of
skills and experiences.

Mentorship and Coaching


Mentorship and coaching programs can serve as effective alternatives to traditional
succession planning by providing individual support and guidance to employees. This
allows employees to develop their skills, gain insights, and build their networks
through personalized support from experienced mentors.
Integrating SP&M with Other HR
Functions

Recruitment Retention Technology Evaluation


Integrating Integrating retention Applying online and Evaluating SP&M
recruitment with with succession high-tech approaches programs is critical to
succession planning planning involves to SP&M programs can ensure their
involves aligning creating a workplace enhance efficiency effectiveness. This
recruitment efforts culture that values and effectiveness. involves measuring
with the organization's and rewards employee This includes utilizing key metrics, such as
future leadership contributions, online talent the timeliness of filling
needs. This means promoting a sense of management key roles, the
identifying and belonging, and platforms, development of
attracting candidates providing performance tracking potential successors,
who possess the skills opportunities for tools, and data and the overall impact

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