Explanation
Succession planning is the type of planning that minimizes impacts due to the unavailability of key staff.
Succession planning is a process of identifying and developing potential successors for key positions in an organization. It helps to ensure the continuity of leadership and critical skills in the event of staff turnover, retirement, resignation, illness, death, or any other cause of unavailability. Succession planning is an important component of business continuity management, as it helps to reduce the risk of disruption and loss of performance due to the loss of key staff. Succession planning also helps to retain and motivate high-potential employees, as well as to enhance the organization's reputation and attractiveness as an employer. Succession planning should be aligned with the organization'sstrategic objectives, culture, and values. It should also be based on a systematic assessment of the current and future needs of the organization, as well as the competencies and potential of the existing and prospective staff. Succession planning should involve the participation and commitment of senior management, human resources, and the relevant staff. It should also be reviewed and updated regularly to reflect the changing circumstances and needs of the organization.
References:
ISO/TS 30433:2021 - Human resource management - Succession planning metrics cluster1 ISO 22301 Auditing eBook, Chapter 2: Business Continuity Concepts and Principles, Section 2.4:
Business Continuity Strategy2
ISO 22301:2019 - Security and resilience - Business continuity management systems - Requirements, Clause 7.2: Competence3