Planning for the future

Purpose This paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting-edge research and case studies. Design/methodology/approach This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context. Findings This paper identified the importance of organizational learning structures when considering succession management. Research limitations/implications This paper provided a foundational point for businesses to start from when making their strategic decisions. Practical implications This paper provided some guidelines for both public and private organizations with regard to succession management. Originality/value The briefing saves busy executives, strategists and researchers hours of reading time by selecting only the very best, most pertinent information and presenting it in a condensed and easy-to-digest format.