word
Business
Succession Planning
suk-SESH-un PLAN-ing
/səkˈsɛʃən ˈplænɪŋ/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
Successionplanning
Dictionary meaning
Identifying and developing internal candidates to fill key leadership positions.
Examples
- Without succession planning, the CEO's sudden departure threw the company into crisis.
Pronunciation tips
Two words. 'Succession': stress on second syllable. 'Planning': stress on first syllable.
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