Five key succession planning challenges

Succession planning remains a critical organizational challenge, as illustrated by the narrative arc of the television series Succession. The show depicts the power struggle within a major media conglomerate as the founder, Logan Roy, faces the prospect of stepping down from his leadership role.

The conflict centers on a competition between the founder's three children and established company executives. While the children vie for the position of CEO, long-serving staff members assert their claim to the leadership role based on their history of loyalty and tenure within the organization.