{"id":26124,"date":"2022-03-09T17:37:57","date_gmt":"2022-03-09T17:37:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.talogy.com\/knowledge-hub\/succession-planning-2\/"},"modified":"2026-07-29T20:34:11","modified_gmt":"2026-07-29T20:34:11","slug":"succession-planning","status":"publish","type":"knowledge_hub","link":"https:\/\/talogy.com\/en-ae\/knowledge-hub\/succession-planning\/","title":{"rendered":"Succession planning"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<section class=\"wp-block-group alignfull hero-variation-four has-white-breadcrumbs has-yellow-to-purple-gradient-background has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-a609642e wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-cb0a7ccb wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-8142d6ba wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0\"><div class=\"yoast-breadcrumbs\"><span><span><a href=\"https:\/\/talogy.com\/en-ae\/\">Home<\/a><\/span> \/ <span><a href=\"https:\/\/talogy.com\/en-ae\/knowledge-hub\/\">Explore the latest talent topics<\/a><\/span> \/ <span class=\"breadcrumb_last\" aria-current=\"page\"><strong>Succession planning<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-xxxl-font-size\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:800\">Succession planning<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-s-font-size wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"line-height:1.5\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-fill\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"#form\">Connect with an expert<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained has-global-padding wp-container-core-group-is-layout-537cecd9\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns two-keyline-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-cb0a7ccb wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-border-color has-primary-500-border-color is-layout-flow wp-container-core-column-is-layout-ef36ea6d wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-width:1px;border-top-left-radius:16px;border-top-right-radius:16px;border-bottom-left-radius:16px;border-bottom-right-radius:16px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);flex-basis:50%\">\n<p class=\"has-s-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Jump to section:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"#what-is-succession-planning\">What is succession planning?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#why-is-business-succession-planning-important\">Why is business succession planning important?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#how-does-succession-planning-work\">How does succession planning work?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#what-is-the-connection-between-succession-planning-and-talent-management\">What is the connection between succession planning and talent management?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#what-is-involved-in-succession-planning\">What is involved in succession planning?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#what-is-the-connection-between-succession-planning-and-recruitment\">What is the connection between succession planning and recruitment?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#how-often-should-succession-planning-be-reviewed\">How often should succession planning be done?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#should-succession-planning-be-confidential\">Should succession planning be secretive?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#how-to-create-an-effective-succession-plan\">How to create an effective succession plan<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#how-should-key-roles-be-identified-for-inclusion-in-succession-planning\">How should key roles be identified for inclusion in succession planning?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#can-assessments-benefit-succession-planning\">Can assessments benefit succession planning?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#optimize-your-succession-planning-process-with-Talogy-InView-Leadership\">Optimise your succession planning process with Talogy InView Leadership<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-group alignfull text-content-wrapper is-style-section-default is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained is-style-default has-global-padding\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-top is-image-fill-element\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1160\" height=\"1450\" src=\"https:\/\/talogy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/interior-vertical-three-people-talking-smiling.webp\" alt=\"three people talking and smiling\" class=\"wp-image-105202 size-full\" style=\"object-position:53% 0%\" srcset=\"https:\/\/talogy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/interior-vertical-three-people-talking-smiling.webp 1160w, https:\/\/talogy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/interior-vertical-three-people-talking-smiling-240x300.webp 240w, https:\/\/talogy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/interior-vertical-three-people-talking-smiling-819x1024.webp 819w, https:\/\/talogy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/interior-vertical-three-people-talking-smiling-768x960.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1160px) 100vw, 1160px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-is-succession-planning\">What is succession planning?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Succession planning focuses on identifying and growing talent to fill leadership and business-critical positions in the future. It involves continuous discussions about talent and resources and action-oriented planning for the future. Effective leadership development and succession planning identifies roles considered to be at the core of the organisation, and then implementing a plan for keeping those roles filled by qualified and capable employees, for the short, medium and longer term.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Organisations need to have a strategy for understanding the strengths of the current resources and peoples\u2019 motivations and aspirations for the future. This data enables organisations to identify gaps between the ideal future critical talent landscape and the current view. Once these gaps are known, organisations can adopt strategies to address them, by implementing and maintaining actions to attract, acquire, develop and <a href=\"https:\/\/talogy.com\/en-ae\/blog\/5-things-successful-companies-do-to-retain-top-talent-2\/\">retain top talent<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"why-is-business-succession-planning-important\">Why is business succession planning important?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Businesses that regularly discuss talent and have a good understanding of future needs give themselves a better chance of adapting and responding more quickly and effectively in the face of change. Strong talent is always in demand. Proactively and strategically investing in development of existing talent to grow into future leadership and business-critical positions gives organisations a competitive edge.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/talogy.com\/en-ae\/talent-management-solutions\/develop\/succession-planning\/\">Effective business succession planning processes<\/a>&nbsp;allow organisations to make sound financial decisions about recruiting external talent alongside developing internal talent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-does-succession-planning-work\">How does succession planning work?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Succession planning is a business strategy that prioritizes business continuity by preparing current capable employees for critical leadership roles. From identifying specific roles that require a succession plan to developing and executing leadership training, and analyzing quality candidates, replacement planning can be time-consuming and may require a lot of effort from senior leaders and HR professionals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-is-the-connection-between-succession-planning-and-talent-management\">What is the connection between succession planning and talent management?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In order to ensure succession planning goes beyond the simple creation of a plan, organisations must have a strategy for bringing that plan to life and keep it up to date with any internal (e.g. structural) or external (e.g. market forces) changes. Talent management is the best way to do this. Talent management is the strategic approach to addressing gaps in capability, knowledge and experience in the current resource pool, enabling the organisation to meet its future goals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-group alignfull text-content-wrapper is-style-section-default is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained is-style-default has-global-padding\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-top is-image-fill-element\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1160\" height=\"1450\" src=\"https:\/\/talogy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/interior-vertical-woman-black-white-blazer-shaking-hands.webp\" alt=\"woman in a black and white blazer shaking hands\" class=\"wp-image-105618 size-full\" style=\"object-position:53% 10%\" srcset=\"https:\/\/talogy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/interior-vertical-woman-black-white-blazer-shaking-hands.webp 1160w, https:\/\/talogy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/interior-vertical-woman-black-white-blazer-shaking-hands-240x300.webp 240w, https:\/\/talogy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/interior-vertical-woman-black-white-blazer-shaking-hands-819x1024.webp 819w, https:\/\/talogy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/interior-vertical-woman-black-white-blazer-shaking-hands-768x960.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1160px) 100vw, 1160px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-is-involved-in-succession-planning\">What is involved in succession planning?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Succession planning processes need to start with the future requirements in mind \u2013 what roles and people resources will the organisation need to be successful in the future? Most succession planning focuses on mission-critical roles and responsibilities, so these should be identified initially. Typically, succession plans cover all leadership positions and some specific expert roles which require deep expertise. An effective succession planning process then identifies feasible options for replacing people in any of these current roles should they move outside the organisation; this information is then recorded in an appropriate location.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-is-the-connection-between-succession-planning-and-recruitment\">What is the connection between succession planning and recruitment?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While there are various approaches to succession planning, they all tend to take a longer-term perspective than replacement hiring, which focuses on filling vacancies when they arise. Effective succession planning allows organisations to make better decisions about where to spend money on recruitment. By proactively developing the existing talent within an organisation for key positions in the future, the costs associated with searching for, selecting, and onboarding external recruits can be reduced and instead invested only on targeted positions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/info.talogy.com\/en-gb\/how-to-reimagine-your-talent-life-cycle\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Download our guide to navigating the new talent landscape<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-often-should-succession-planning-be-reviewed\">How often should succession planning be done?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whilst it is often built into an annual cycle, succession planning should be a continuous process, kept live all the time through active discussions and attention on talent development. Individuals\u2019 aspirations and motivation can change over time, and organisations who fail to stay close to their talent, as well as the business\u2019 changing needs, do so at their peril.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"should-succession-planning-be-confidential\">Should succession planning be secretive?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Succession planning has the most impact when it is transparent. Understandably, some organisations keep information about succession planning secret for fear of creating expectations that cannot be met, as well as disappointment for those people not identified as successors. However, creating a culture of transparency based on open and constructive feedback is the best way to engage employees and help them understand expectations and where to focus their development. Organisations that encourage these honest, two-way conversations create a climate based on trust that enables everyone to thrive and strive to perform even better.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-to-create-an-effective-succession-plan\">How to create an effective succession plan<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Typical steps in an effective succession planning process include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Consider your organisational strategy and future resourcing needs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Identify the key roles required for future success<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Assess existing resources to understand their capabilities, aspirations and potential<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/talogy.com\/en-ae\/?post_type=knowledge_hub&amp;p=26142\">Identify possible HiPos<\/a>&nbsp;(high-potentials)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Build a strong talent pipeline by mapping HiPos to key roles along with readiness (the suggested time period needed for them to be ready to take on the specified role)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Create a development strategy that will close the gaps in capability and readiness<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Continually invest in the development of your potential future leaders (through development planning, special assignments, coaching, mentoring, feedback etc.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Regularly monitor and assess leadership bench strength and keep up-to-date with their aspirations and motivation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Make succession planning a part of the recruitment planning process \u2013 evaluate your succession plans before assuming external recruitment is required<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Monitor the success of the succession planning and fine-tune the process as required<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/talogy.com\/en-ae\/blog\/7-reasons-why-a-succession-planning-program-should-be-in-your-budget-2\/\">Discover the 7 benefits of a good succession plan<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide tal-content-icon-list is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained has-global-padding\" style=\"padding-top:4.5rem;padding-bottom:4.5rem\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-35d6118e wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-xxl-font-size\" id=\"how-should-key-roles-be-identified-for-inclusion-in-succession-planning\" style=\"line-height:1.2\">How should key roles be identified for inclusion in succession planning?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-s-font-size wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:0.5rem;line-height:1.5\">Although it might be tempting to attempt to include all positions and roles in your leadership development and succession plans, this is unlikely to be feasible or realistic. Succession planning usually focuses on the most important roles in an organisation and involves identifying those that place greatest risk to the organisation if left unfilled. Here are some questions to help identify the roles to be included in succession planning:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-constrained wp-block-column-is-layout-constrained has-global-padding wp-container-core-column-is-layout-f75afd5d\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group tal-checkbox-content is-layout-flex wp-block-group-is-layout-flex is-nowrap wp-container-core-group-is-layout-849f683a\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-outermost-icon-block\"><div class=\"icon-container\" style=\"width:48px;transform:rotate(0deg) scaleX(1) scaleY(1)\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"48\" height=\"48\" fill=\"none\"><path fill=\"#A335FF\" d=\"M38.586 10.586a2 2 0 0 1 2.995 2.64l-.167.188-16 16a2 2 0 0 1-2.64.167l-.188-.167-6-6a2 2 0 0 1 2.64-2.995l.188.167L24 25.17l14.586-14.584Z\"><\/path><path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M30 6a2 2 0 0 1 .233 3.987L30 10H12a2 2 0 0 0-1.986 1.767L10 12v24a2 2 0 0 0 1.767 1.986L12 38h24a2 2 0 0 0 1.986-1.767L38 36V24a2 2 0 0 1 3.986-.233L42 24v12a6 6 0 0 1-5.648 5.99L36 42H12a6 6 0 0 1-5.99-5.648L6 36V12a6 6 0 0 1 5.648-5.99L12 6h18Z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Are decisions made by the person in this role significant to the company?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group tal-checkbox-content is-layout-flex wp-block-group-is-layout-flex is-nowrap wp-container-core-group-is-layout-849f683a\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-outermost-icon-block\"><div class=\"icon-container\" style=\"width:48px;transform:rotate(0deg) scaleX(1) scaleY(1)\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"48\" height=\"48\" fill=\"none\"><path fill=\"#A335FF\" d=\"M38.586 10.586a2 2 0 0 1 2.995 2.64l-.167.188-16 16a2 2 0 0 1-2.64.167l-.188-.167-6-6a2 2 0 0 1 2.64-2.995l.188.167L24 25.17l14.586-14.584Z\"><\/path><path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M30 6a2 2 0 0 1 .233 3.987L30 10H12a2 2 0 0 0-1.986 1.767L10 12v24a2 2 0 0 0 1.767 1.986L12 38h24a2 2 0 0 0 1.986-1.767L38 36V24a2 2 0 0 1 3.986-.233L42 24v12a6 6 0 0 1-5.648 5.99L36 42H12a6 6 0 0 1-5.99-5.648L6 36V12a6 6 0 0 1 5.648-5.99L12 6h18Z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Is this a leadership role, and does it have direct responsibility for a large team?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group tal-checkbox-content is-layout-flex wp-block-group-is-layout-flex is-nowrap wp-container-core-group-is-layout-849f683a\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-outermost-icon-block\"><div class=\"icon-container\" style=\"width:48px;transform:rotate(0deg) scaleX(1) scaleY(1)\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"48\" height=\"48\" fill=\"none\"><path fill=\"#A335FF\" d=\"M38.586 10.586a2 2 0 0 1 2.995 2.64l-.167.188-16 16a2 2 0 0 1-2.64.167l-.188-.167-6-6a2 2 0 0 1 2.64-2.995l.188.167L24 25.17l14.586-14.584Z\"><\/path><path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M30 6a2 2 0 0 1 .233 3.987L30 10H12a2 2 0 0 0-1.986 1.767L10 12v24a2 2 0 0 0 1.767 1.986L12 38h24a2 2 0 0 0 1.986-1.767L38 36V24a2 2 0 0 1 3.986-.233L42 24v12a6 6 0 0 1-5.648 5.99L36 42H12a6 6 0 0 1-5.99-5.648L6 36V12a6 6 0 0 1 5.648-5.99L12 6h18Z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Does this role require specialist knowledge that is hard to replace?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group tal-checkbox-content is-layout-flex wp-block-group-is-layout-flex is-nowrap wp-container-core-group-is-layout-849f683a\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-outermost-icon-block\"><div class=\"icon-container\" style=\"width:48px;transform:rotate(0deg) scaleX(1) scaleY(1)\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"48\" height=\"48\" fill=\"none\"><path fill=\"#A335FF\" d=\"M38.586 10.586a2 2 0 0 1 2.995 2.64l-.167.188-16 16a2 2 0 0 1-2.64.167l-.188-.167-6-6a2 2 0 0 1 2.64-2.995l.188.167L24 25.17l14.586-14.584Z\"><\/path><path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M30 6a2 2 0 0 1 .233 3.987L30 10H12a2 2 0 0 0-1.986 1.767L10 12v24a2 2 0 0 0 1.767 1.986L12 38h24a2 2 0 0 0 1.986-1.767L38 36V24a2 2 0 0 1 3.986-.233L42 24v12a6 6 0 0 1-5.648 5.99L36 42H12a6 6 0 0 1-5.99-5.648L6 36V12a6 6 0 0 1 5.648-5.99L12 6h18Z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Is there a high risk if a person in this role joined a competitor?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group tal-checkbox-content is-layout-flex wp-block-group-is-layout-flex is-nowrap wp-container-core-group-is-layout-849f683a\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-outermost-icon-block\"><div class=\"icon-container\" style=\"width:48px;transform:rotate(0deg) scaleX(1) scaleY(1)\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"48\" height=\"48\" fill=\"none\"><path fill=\"#A335FF\" d=\"M38.586 10.586a2 2 0 0 1 2.995 2.64l-.167.188-16 16a2 2 0 0 1-2.64.167l-.188-.167-6-6a2 2 0 0 1 2.64-2.995l.188.167L24 25.17l14.586-14.584Z\"><\/path><path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M30 6a2 2 0 0 1 .233 3.987L30 10H12a2 2 0 0 0-1.986 1.767L10 12v24a2 2 0 0 0 1.767 1.986L12 38h24a2 2 0 0 0 1.986-1.767L38 36V24a2 2 0 0 1 3.986-.233L42 24v12a6 6 0 0 1-5.648 5.99L36 42H12a6 6 0 0 1-5.99-5.648L6 36V12a6 6 0 0 1 5.648-5.99L12 6h18Z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Would filling this position be more protracted and costly than most other roles?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group tal-checkbox-content is-layout-flex wp-block-group-is-layout-flex is-nowrap wp-container-core-group-is-layout-849f683a\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-outermost-icon-block\"><div class=\"icon-container\" style=\"width:48px;transform:rotate(0deg) scaleX(1) scaleY(1)\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"48\" height=\"48\" fill=\"none\"><path fill=\"#A335FF\" d=\"M38.586 10.586a2 2 0 0 1 2.995 2.64l-.167.188-16 16a2 2 0 0 1-2.64.167l-.188-.167-6-6a2 2 0 0 1 2.64-2.995l.188.167L24 25.17l14.586-14.584Z\"><\/path><path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M30 6a2 2 0 0 1 .233 3.987L30 10H12a2 2 0 0 0-1.986 1.767L10 12v24a2 2 0 0 0 1.767 1.986L12 38h24a2 2 0 0 0 1.986-1.767L38 36V24a2 2 0 0 1 3.986-.233L42 24v12a6 6 0 0 1-5.648 5.99L36 42H12a6 6 0 0 1-5.99-5.648L6 36V12a6 6 0 0 1 5.648-5.99L12 6h18Z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Would it take a significant effort and an elapsed period of time to train a successor for this role?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"can-assessments-benefit-succession-planning\">Can assessments benefit succession planning?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Personality assessments gather data that inform multiple aspects of succession planning, such as understanding both individual and team strengths and gaps, <a href=\"https:\/\/talogy.com\/en-ae\/knowledge-hub\/leadership-assessment\/\">identifying leadership traits<\/a>, highlighting oversights in current practices that can be corrected with training or restructuring, and more. 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