Bench Strength

The depth of ready-now and ready-soon successors for critical roles.

Count or percentage of critical roles with at least one ready successor

Do we have backup coverage for key roles?

Low bench strength increases business continuity risk.

• Business unit
• Geography
• Function
• Grade or level

• Trend over time
• Segment comparison
• Distribution

Succession program funding, development assignments, and external hiring.

Counting unvetted nominees without readiness criteria.