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Succession Planning

Succession Planning

The process of identifying and developing internal talent to fill critical leadership and specialist roles in the future.

Succession planning is a strategic HR practice that ensures leadership and critical role continuity by systematically identifying and developing high-potential employees as future successors. In Saudi Arabia, succession planning is a core component of Saudization strategy — developing Saudi nationals into senior leadership and specialist positions is essential both for genuine nationalization and for Nitaqat compliance in higher-skilled categories. Effective succession planning involves talent assessment programs, leadership development tracks, mentoring and coaching and transparent career progression frameworks. Inclusive Solutions designs succession planning frameworks as part of its talent management and HR consultancy services.