SUCCESSION PLANNING KEY TO FUTURE LEADERSHIP

Article By: Phenyo Babusi

Failure to prepare young people for leadership could leave government institutions facing a succession crisis as the current generation of leaders approaches retirement.

Speaking at the ongoing WYDE Women’s Leadership Dialogue, Minister of Youth and Gender Affairs Lesego Chombo said succession planning is critical to ensuring a smooth transfer of leadership between generations.

She warns that many senior government officials could retire around the same time, leaving young people unprepared to take over after being denied opportunities to gain experience.

Chombo highlights that young people and women must have access to information, resources and leadership opportunities to strengthen intergenerational cooperation and leadership continuity.