OPINION | Queen Elizabeth II’s death highlights importance of succession planning: Talent shortages are a worldwide problem across all spheres of life but having a plan is vital to the continuing success of any organisation
Whether you are a royalist or republican, you have to admire the smooth transition of power in the institution of monarchy in the United Kingdom. In sharp contrast to the shambolic management of Brexit, the energy crisis, the leadership of the government, pandemic lockdown and other aspects of British life, the efficiency of the succession to the throne of the constitutional monarchy is impressive.
Succession planning frequently focuses on the “who”, with key steps of identifying critical roles, building potential profiles, nominating successors and developing talent. In fact, in the case of the British monarchy the successor was always easy to identify — sons only, I’m afraid, until the law was changed in 2013. And, as it was already decided that a now 73-year-old man had the job, he has had more than 50 years to develop his talent while waiting to succeed to the throne.
Perhaps most importantly, the plans included the detailed timing of activities and events for her successor in order to ensure the continuity of “the firm”, as the Queen was known to refer to the royal family. The institution continues as before and ensures its position in British life. “Is this a bit morbid?” you might ask. It was an open secret that there were detailed preparations for the death of a monarch. But, in fact, the queen’s death was inevitable. The planning and preparation for the inevitable is a key role for managers and leaders to ensure the stewardship of their organisations and institutions — something from which many could perhaps learn.
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