Frequent transitions in leadership can cause inefficiency, inconsistency, and lack of alignment with priorities and strategy. Retaining management talent and collaboratively planning their succession can help ensure organizational survival. Succession planning, in healthcare and other industries, addresses some of these concerns; however, there is a dearth of descriptive articles emphasizing "how to." This article demonstrates one healthcare network's comprehensive system for succession planning and implementation. Leaders looking to plan their human resource processes for organizational sustainability would be able to emulate and adapt practices for their networks.
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Capuano, T. (2013). Achieving succession planning and implementation: one healthcare network's story. Healthcare Management Forum / Canadian College Of Health Service Executives = Forum Gestion Des Soins De Santé / Collège Canadien Des Directeurs De Services De Santé, 26(3), 136-144.