Succession planning has been called the discipline that needs to be as pervasive and routine as annual planning and budgeting. It is about developing people strategically, and not just filling a vacancy when someone leaves. Preparing your association for the smooth transition necessitated by staff either retiring or leaving for other career opportunities is a crucial, yet too often overlooked, exercise. Jack Shand explains the steps in the succession process so your organization develops the competencies it will need tomorrow, retaining its best people, and saving money through effective succession planning.
