Employee Succession Planning Matrix

What is the Employee Succession Planning Matrix?

A visual explanation is shown in the image above. The Employee Succession Planning Matrix can be described as a matrix with the following quadrants:

1. High Potential: Employees with the potential to be promoted to higher positions, e.g. a junior employee with strong leadership skills.
2. High Performance: Employees who have already demonstrated their ability to perform in their current position, e.g. a senior employee with a proven track record.
3. High Risk: Employees who may not have the skills or experience to perform in higher positions, e.g. a junior employee with limited experience.
4. Low Performance: Employees who may need additional training or development to perform in their current position, e.g. a senior employee who is not meeting expectations.

What is the purpose of the Employee Succession Planning Matrix?

The Employee Succession Planning Matrix is a 2x2 matrix used to identify and develop employees who can fill key positions in the organization. It helps organizations plan for the future by identifying and developing employees who can fill key positions when needed.

The matrix has four quadrants, each representing a different type of employee. The top left quadrant is for “High Potential” employees, who have the potential to be promoted to higher positions in the organization. The top right quadrant is for “High Performance” employees, who have already demonstrated their ability to perform in their current position. The bottom left quadrant is for “High Risk” employees, who may not have the skills or experience to perform in higher positions. The bottom right quadrant is for “Low Performance” employees, who may need additional training or development to perform in their current position.

Organizations can use the Employee Succession Planning Matrix to identify and develop employees who can fill key positions when needed. This helps organizations plan for the future and ensure that they have the right people in the right positions.

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