Succession Planning Guide

Inclusive succession planning is essential for building diverse, resilient leadership pipelines and ensuring long-term organizational sustainability. This guide provides practical strategies for identifying and developing high-potential talent, expanding access to mentorship and sponsorship, and mitigating bias in talent reviews and succession decisions. It combines data-driven metrics, inclusive competency models, and best practices for executive accountability to support equitable advancement across roles and levels. Designed for HR, talent, and DEI leaders, the resource helps organizations strengthen succession planning processes that improve representation, reduce risk, and drive leadership continuity.