%0 Journal Article %A François Chiocchio and Mahshid Gharibpour %D 2017 %J International Journal of Economics and Management Engineering %B World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology %I Open Science Index 126, 2017 %T The Neglected Elements of Implementing Strategic Succession Management in Public Organizations %U https://publications.waset.org/pdf/10007492 %V 126 %X Regardless of the extent to which succession management is implemented in the private sector, it is still overlooked in the public sector. Traditional succession management is evolving providing a better alignment between business strategies and HR strategies. Succession management brings sustainable effectiveness for succession programs through career path development, knowledge and skill transfer, job retention, as well as high-potential candidates’ empowerment for upcoming vacancies. By way of a systematic literature review, we bring into focus strategic succession management in public organizations and discuss best ways of implementation. %P 1557 - 1560