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Legacy & Succession Planning

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Succession planning is how an organisation makes sure the right people are ready for key leadership roles before those roles open up. Legacy mentoring is how today’s leaders pass on what they know, so their judgement, relationships and values outlast their time in the role.

Succession planning and the talent pipeline

The two are related, but they’re not the same. The talent pipeline is the wider view of who’s ready, who needs development and who’s being earmarked. A succession plan names who could step into specific roles. People move from the pipeline into succession plans, usually with leadership development and sponsorship along the way.

Why legacy matters

Legacy is what you leave in people, not just in roles. For many senior leaders, backing the next generation is how they build it. The articles here cover retention, continuity through the year, transitions and how leaders build cultures that stay.

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