09/29/2025

Succession Planning for a Future-Ready Workforce

Succession Planning for a Future-Ready Workforce
Succession planning is not a one-time event; it is a strategic, ongoing process embedded into an organisation's culture. It can be achieved by combining strong succession planning strategies, as demonstrated by global organisations, with the disciplined application of the 9-box grid.

In today’s fast-paced, unpredictable business environment, succession planning is no longer a luxury but a strategic necessity. Organisations that fail to anticipate leadership transitions or critical talent gaps risk losing their competitive edge. On the other hand, companies that invest in systematic succession planning strategies build resilience, retain institutional knowledge, and drive sustainable growth.

Across the globe, leading multinational corporations (MNCs) have adopted proactive succession strategies to future-proof their organisations. One powerful tool that supports this endeavor is the 9-Box Grid – a simple yet highly effective framework for identifying high-potential leaders early in their careers and developing them systematically.
This article explores real-world succession planning strategies adopted by major companies. It explains how the 9-box grid serves as an enabler for talent management, leadership development, and building a future-ready workforce.

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Jitendra Patel

is currently serving as Vice President - HRM at Birla Cellulosic, a unit of Grasim Industries Ltd., Aditya Birla Group. He has over 25 years of comprehensive experience across the entire gamut of Human Resource Management, with deep expertise in both strategic and operational Labour Relations, Wages Negotiations, and Contract Labour Management. he has also held key HR leadership roles with reputed organizations such as Larsen & Toubro, Tata Motors, and MICT (P&O Ports).

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Jitendra Patel

is currently serving as Vice President - HRM at Birla Cellulosic, a unit of Grasim Industries Ltd., Aditya Birla Group. He has over 25 years of comprehensive experience across the entire gamut of Human Resource Management, with deep expertise in both strategic and operational Labour Relations, Wages Negotiations, and Contract Labour Management. he has also held key HR leadership roles with reputed organizations such as Larsen & Toubro, Tata Motors, and MICT (P&O Ports).

September 2025

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