WHAT IS SUCCESSION PLANNING?
“An ongoing process that identifies necessary competencies, then works to assess, develop, and retain a talent pool of employees, in order to ensure a continuity of leadership for all critical positions.” Succession planning is a specific strategy, which spells out the particular steps to be followed to achieve the agency mission, goals, and initiatives identified in Workforce Planning. It is a plan that managers can follow, implement, and customize to meet the needs of their bureau, division, and/or department.
