The Executive 5 - Your Succession Plan Is a Guess

If You're a FAN leave me a message :-) But more importantly, let us know what you think, suggestions, topics, constructive criticism... ALL WELCOME!!In this episode of The Executive Five, I challenge the confidence behind most succession plans. A name in a box marked “ready now” is not proof of future leadership capacity, especially when that judgment is built on reputation, current performance, or one executive’s opinion. This five-minute executive brief shows senior leaders how to test readiness against future-role demands, build harder evidence into succession decisions, and protect critical roles from promotion based on hope.Key TakeawaysStrong performance today does not automatically predict success at the next level.Succession planning should begin with the future demands of the role, not a familiar candidate’s name.High-potential leaders need real assignments that test judgment, influence, ambiguity, and enterprise thinking.One senior sponsor’s confidence is not enough evidence for a critical appointment.Future leadership readiness should be proven across different situations, stakeholders, and levels of pressure.#TheExecutiveFive#SuccessionPlanning#ExecutiveLeadership#LeadershipPipeline#TalentStrategy#LeadershipDevelopment#ExecutiveCoaching#FutureLeaders#HighPotentialTalent#BoardLeadership#StrategicLeadership#TalentManagement#LeadershipReadiness#CSuiteLeadership#SouthAfricanLeadershipSupport the showSponsored by Doc Marty Mushrooms, with a 20% discount code mentioned in the episode. www.docmarty.comContact me:[email protected]@mindsworx.comInstagram: @Mindworx_Coaching