Sound Succession Planning Is a Talent Pipeline Imperative

Sound succession planning is vital to aligning talent with organizational needs and ensuring continuity in the event of a sudden departure or other disruption. Furthermore, good governance demands it. Yet relatively few organization leaders consider themselves adept succession planners. In fact, Deloitte has reported that while 86 percent of leaders acknowledge succession planning is an “urgent” or “important” priority, just 14 percent think they do it well. Regardless of staff size and resources, association leaders can and should prioritize succession planning. Join us to explore why succession planning is particularly important today and how you can develop, or refine, your organization’s approach.