Think of it this way. Imagine you have a vital piece of software that only one member of the team is trained on how to use to its fullest potential. They’re the person everyone goes to when they have a question about the software, or when something breaks.
Then they leave.
What are you supposed to do then?
Creating a succession planning strategy is how you protect yourself from these staffing vulnerabilities. It empowers employees to consider how their future and the organizations align, ensures workflow is maintained even in a staffing crisis, and can even help HR leaders increase performance across the business.
How? Let’s take a look.