FM succession fails quietly, because the knowledge and duty-holder responsibilities sit with one person. This guide starts with a critical-role test, shows how to capture what each role really involves, judge successor readiness as now, soon or later, and decide between internal and external hires. It adds a 48-hour emergency cover plan and a regular review rhythm.
Succession Planning in FM is a practical guide to protecting buildings, compliance and teams when a key leader leaves, falls ill or moves on.
It is written for organisations that rely on a small number of people for statutory duties, supplier relationships and building knowledge, and want to find the gaps before they become emergencies.
What the guide covers
- Why FM succession fails quietly, and the critical-role test
- Capturing what a role really is, and judging successor readiness honestly
- Building successors through real work
- The internal or external decision test
- A 48-hour emergency cover plan
- Succession in outsourced and mixed delivery models, and a review rhythm
Related reading
- The Modern FM Director
- Building Operational Resilience in FM
- How Retained Executive Search Works in FM
Who this resource is for
Directors, HR leaders and heads of FM, estates and workplace who want a realistic plan for the roles the organisation cannot afford to leave empty.
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