This document discusses succession management and planning. Succession management involves planning for leadership sustainability by attracting, retaining, and developing talent. The key elements of effective succession planning include assessing key positions, identifying competencies, identifying and evaluating potential candidates, generating development plans, and monitoring progress. It is important that succession planning is objective, merit-based, and supports learning to fulfill employee potential rather than just filling vacancies. Regular talent reviews help organizations identify high potentials and ensure a diverse pipeline of future leaders.