HR Decoded with Annekah Hall

Episode 14: Succession Planning: Preparing for Leadership Transitions Early


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Leadership transitions can make or break a company. Waiting until someone resigns or retires to plan their replacement is a costly mistake that can derail growth, disrupt culture, and damage team morale.

In this episode of HR Decoded, we explore how to approach succession planning as a proactive, ongoing strategy — not a last-minute scramble. You’ll learn how to identify future leaders, develop talent pipelines, and ensure knowledge transfer long before you need it.

Whether you’re a founder, executive, HR leader, or manager, this episode will help you think ahead, protect your business from leadership gaps, and create opportunities for your people to grow.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

  • Why succession planning needs to start earlier than you think
  • The difference between replacement planning and succession planning
  • How to identify and prepare your next generation of leaders
  • Steps for building a succession plan that actually works
  • How to keep high-potential employees engaged in the process
  • Common mistakes leaders make when transitioning leadership roles

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