By: Team TMG On: August 11, 2016 In: Accounting Services Comments: 0

Succession planning is essential.

There are hundreds of quotes about preparing for the future:

  • “The one thing you can always count on is change.”
  • Hope for the best but prepare for the worst.”
  • “I’m an optimist but an optimist who brings their umbrella.
  • “Yesterday is gone. Tomorrow has not yet come. We have only today. Let us begin.”

The future, no matter how prepared you think you are, is unpredictable. Early retirement of a CEO, or an upper management vacancy suddenly needing to be filled, can send your company into a state of stress if you don’t have a contingency plan in place. Therefore, it is in your company’s best interest to begin A Plan of Succession.

This process ensures the continuity of your business’ growth and helps you increase the availability of competitive employees. This, when done properly, can lead to business success while letting your key players take the managerial roles. Smart business owners do not simply hire talented employees. They cultivate and develop them to their full potential, thus aiding in your company’s overall victory. This is a good business decision for any business from any industry.

So what steps can you take to ensure that your company maximizes succession planning? 

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Identifying Critical Positions. Begin by breaking down key positions in each department. Which ones are essential to the core of that division?

Crunch the numbers. Some aspects of your business you are able to forecast. For example, do you know anyone in a key position who plans on retiring in five or ten years? What percentage of employees may be looking for other work? Will you have to fire someone? These factors can give you a snapshot of potential company departure. Therefore,

Begin Mentoring. Once a successor has been identified, it’s wise for leaders to engage in active mentoring. This may include inviting the professional to key meetings and making them aware of challenges of the position.

Do you want to start succession planning? Do you know how to get started?

Paramount Business Advisers can provide you expert advice on how you can make this process work for you and your business, identify key players and provide an excellent development program your employees can go through. With over decades of experience in the business and finance field, our experts can confidently handle your succession planning while ensuring you great results and ultimately, business stability and success.

 

 

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