While succession planning is common in many companies,they often misapply or misunderstand the concept, leadingto organizational challenges. Further, a lack of succession planning can destroy the essence of an organization. In this issue of TD at Work, Annette Cremo and Tom Bux explain:

• What a succession plan is, along with its benefits and challenges

• What succession planning looks like in practice

• What competencies, behaviors, and skills companies should grow

• Various ways employers can offer development opportunities

The Tools & Resources in this issue are a set of Mentoring Intake Process Forms, a Stretch Assignment Tasks and Responsibilities Template, and a Mentor-Mentee Agreement.