Succession and Development
Succession and Development in SAP SuccessFactors covers succession planning, talent pools, org chart-based nomination, calibration, and development planning capabilities that link performance and potential data to workforce continuity risk management. This topic explains the business purpose, core data objects, configuration foundations (position vs. incumbent based planning, nomination, rating scales), integration with Employee Central and Performance & Goals, and production support considerations for consultants working across beginner to advanced levels.
Overview
Succession and Development in SAP SuccessFactors covers succession planning, talent pools, org chart-based nomination, calibration, and development planning capabilities that link performance and potential data to workforce continuity risk management. This topic explains the business purpose, core data objects, configuration foundations (position vs. incumbent based planning, nomination, rating scales), integration with Employee Central and Performance & Goals, and production support considerations for consultants working across beginner to advanced levels.
Lessons in this topic
- Configuring Succession Org Chart, Nomination Permissions, and Rating SourcesCovers practical configuration steps for the succession org chart, role-based permissions for nominations, and connecting rating sources such as Performance and Calibration to the succession matrix.
- Configuring Development Plans and Linking Them to Succession OutcomesLearn how Development Plan templates are configured in SuccessFactors, how they connect to nomination and readiness data in Succession, and how activities can be tied to Learning to close competency gaps identified during calibration.
- Foundations of Succession and Development: Purpose, Data Model, and Talent PoolsIntroduces why organizations use Succession and Development in SuccessFactors, the core objects (succession org chart, talent pools, nominations, matrices), and how it fits with Employee Central and Performance & Goals.