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Roles, responsibility & decision rights · Working

Succession candidate

Also called: successor candidate

ELI5

A person identified as a possible future holder of a critical role.

Used in conversation

“Can we test the claim about succession candidate against employee data and lived experience?”

Pitch context

You will see “Succession candidate” in organisation plans, workforce reviews, change programmes and people reports when the discussion reaches roles, responsibility & decision rights.

Why it matters: In roles, responsibility & decision rights, the definition can change who is affected, accountable, protected or entitled to act.

Caution

Employment law and workplace practice vary by jurisdiction and agreement.

Sources & evidence · 2

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