Succession planning – the process of identifying, selecting, and grooming talent for leadership – is critical to achieving your institution’s long-term goals. It’s really a no-brainer: finding and developing leaders ensures you’re always prepared for expected and unexpected talent vacancies with a diverse talent pool of ready successors. Plus, smart succession planning gives you a competitive advantage, as it takes you beyond simple replacement planning – a gamble of talent and resources – to creating individuals who are qualified and ready to lead your institution into the future.Succession planning – the process of identifying, selecting, and grooming talent for leadership – is critical to achieving your institution’s long-term goals. It’s really a no-brainer: finding and developing leaders ensures you’re always prepared for expected and unexpected talent vacancies with a diverse talent pool of ready successors. Plus, smart succession planning gives you a competitive advantage, as it takes you beyond simple replacement planning – a gamble of talent and resources – to creating individuals who are qualified and ready to lead your institution into the future.