Realistically, you don't expect your current staff to remain static forever. In light of the changing office landscape, it is important to plan for eventual employee departures. Some of your staff possess information that is integral to your business. You need to ensure that this information remains in your organization. This is the basis of succession planning. Every plan must incorporate an ongoing, dynamic process of systematically identifying, assessing, and developing leadership and talent for continual business success. This series of courses identifies the fundamental processes involved in establishing a succession plan. You will learn about the skills needed to set an effective plan in motion, from both a strategic and interpersonal standpoint. You will also learn the management techniques that allow you to implement and maintain a succession plan that is specific to your organization's needs.