Succession Planning Organizational Chart Google Docs Templates

General FAQs

• Why should a company have a succession planning chart?

  A succession planning chart is important for any organization as it helps the company plan for the future. There may be circumstances when certain positions will be left open. Thus, a succession planning chart will be used to identify key positions and who among the current employees are the best fit.

• How do you make an effective succession planning organizational chart?

  To create an effective succession planning organizational chart, you must first identify the important positions within your company. Second, you have to identify who is performing well within your company. By doing so, you are already made aware of the potential candidates for the key positions. 

• Should the upper management of a company keep the organizational chart confidential?

  An organizational chart, like the succession planning chart, should not be kept confidential. Employees should know of the potential career paths they could take if they stay within the company. This is only possible if the organizational chart is made available to them. There is also a level of inclusivity and transparency by doing so. 

• How is an organizational chart different from an organizational structure?

  When you say an organizational chart, it is more of a visual representation of the people and their titles within a company. Because of this, it is more likely to be constantly updated as people come and go within a company. An organizational structure, however, focuses on the functions, purpose, and key performance indicators or KPIs of certain roles.

• Is it possible to add images or photos to an organizational chart?

  Yes, of course. This one comes down to individual preference. You have the freedom to add individual photos so that others may be familiarized with who is holding which position.