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"Succession Planning"
Author: Bob Beckstrom
Published In: Facilities Manager
Date: January/February 2022

Succession planning is a deliberate, continuous process in which the leader identifies key positions in the department and develops a plan for replacing staff in anticipation of loss (retirements, separations, and mandated force reductions). The succession planning process itself is flexible. It consists of steps or phases that include assessing the need within the department, identifying critical positions and creating a candidate pool, negotiating/contracting commitment and assigning responsibilities, and assessing and developing candidate proficiency. These steps are further described in the article.


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