How To Choose a Managerial Successor - Part 1

This podcast episode explores the importance of managerial succession and the factors to consider when choosing a successor. The speakers highlight the need for managers to have a succession plan in place, emphasizing the importance of relationships and communication skills in addition to performance. They discuss the challenges of asking the question "if not you, then who?" and suggest reframing it to focus on identifying a candidate who the team would be willing to follow. The speakers also discuss the potential consequences of promoting a top performer to a management position and emphasize the importance of assessing relationship-building skills in potential successors.