Succession planning is a process for identifying and developing internal talent to fill key leadership positions in the future. It aims to ensure continuity in leadership and retain knowledge within the organization. There are three main types of succession planning: role-based focuses on replacements for each manager; individual-based identifies and develops high-potential individuals; and pool-based focuses on developing groups of people who can fill multiple management roles. The objectives of succession planning are to maintain organizational performance, handle voluntary employee separations, improve employee morale, and build leadership potential for the future.