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Run: Succession Plan Worksheet

A Succession Plan Worksheet for identifying critical roles, rating successor readiness, and documenting development actions. Use it to make replacement risk ...

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Critical Role Identification

Critical Role Title (required)

Enter the position being reviewed for succession coverage.

Business Impact if Vacant (required)

Describe the operational, financial, customer, or compliance impact if this role becomes vacant.

Vacancy Risk Level (required)

Select the level of risk associated with this role becoming vacant.

Estimated Time to Fill (required)

Estimate how long it would take to replace this role externally.

Key Role Dependencies

Identify functions, teams, systems, or stakeholders that depend on this role.

Successor Readiness

Talent Gaps and Risk Factors

Readiness Gaps (required)

List the specific experience, exposure, or capability gaps that must be closed.

Risk Factors (required)

Document factors that may affect succession timing, including retention risk, workload, or organizational changes.

Bench Strength (required)

Assess the depth of the talent pool for this role.

Successor Retention Risk

Estimate the likelihood of losing a key successor within the next 12 months.

Development Actions

Development Plan (required)

Create a structured plan with stretch assignments, coaching, and formal learning tied to readiness gaps.

Immediate Development Actions (required)

Summarize the top 2-3 actions that will accelerate readiness in the next review cycle.

Support Needed

Document manager, HR, or executive support required to execute the plan.

Succession Summary

Overall Succession Status (required)

Select the current succession coverage status for this role.

Target Readiness Date

Estimate when the primary successor should be ready to assume the role.

Manager Summary (required)

Summarize the succession decision, key risks, and next steps using observable evidence.

HR Review Notes

Capture HR calibration notes, talent review feedback, or follow-up actions.

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