Succession management in the BC Public Service
Last updated on April 3, 2024Succession management is a critical part of business in the BC Public Service.
It provides a clear line of sight for employees to understand how to develop their careers.
It's also a critical component of workforce planning by ensuring we have the right people with the right skills and knowledge.
Effective succession management:
- Builds organizational capacity
- Supports knowledge transfer
- Assists hiring and recruitment, career development, optimizing teams and future planning
Workforce planning
Workforce planning (WFP) is the analytic, forecasting and planning process that links business objectives and talent management. It’s about having the right people, in the right place, at the right time (source: Conference Board of Canada).
A workforce plan helps identify staffing-related needs and coincides with ministry strategies to achieve business goals and improve outcomes.
Succession management is 1 of 6 key components of corporate workforce planning. Learn more about workforce planning on Careers & MyHR to align your decisions with the organizational goals outlined in the BC Public Service Corporate Plan (Where Ideas Work).
Knowledge transfer
Knowledge transfer in the workplace is the process of distributing knowledge that’s been developed in an organization with one or more specific individuals to other parts of the organization or individuals.
The knowledge transfer process plays an important role in the success of an organization. There are many approaches to developing an effective knowledge transfer solution. The best approach is what works for you, your team and your work.