Succession planning org chart

This succession planning org chart template can help you:

  • Organize and manage hierarchies within your company, institutions, and departments.
  • Visualize both hierarchical chains of command and replacement/succession candidates.
  • Increase efficiency and transparency in your organization.

Open this template and add content to customize this succession planning org chart to your use case.

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Succession planning org chart example

What is the succession planning org chart template?

A succession planning chart is a visual designed to help you plan the succession of roles within your organization, so you can stay organized as a company and maintain effective long-term planning.

Benefits of using the succession planning org chart template

Succession planning can mean the difference between surviving and thriving during times of transition within your organization. A centralized succession planning chart promotes increased efficiency and transparency as you visually organize and manage hierarchies within your organization. Our template is highly customizable and easy to share, so you can provide updates, gain feedback, and collaborate with stakeholders in real time.

How to use the succession planning org chart template in Lucidchart

Follow these steps to fully utilize the succession planning template.

  • To add text to a shape, select the shape with your mouse and type your desired text.
  • To add or delete rows and columns, select the table and use the Advanced shape bar at the top of your canvas.
  • Select any cell and add your desired text to it by typing.
  • Change the color of cells by selecting them and clicking Fill Color on the properties bar.
  • Toggle the "Column" and "Lane" options on the Advanced shape bar to quickly adjust your table.
  • Learn more about how to get the most out of Lucidchart’s tools using the tutorial buttons to the right of the document.

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