Recent conversations highlighted a growing concern that many organizations are relying too heavily on external hiring for critical leadership roles. Members discussed succession planning, internal mobility, talent reviews, leadership academies, readiness assessments, and the challenge of creating enough visibility into future career opportunities. Several leaders noted that employees often leave not because of compensation, but because they cannot clearly see a path forward.

1. How are you identifying, developing, and retaining future leaders?
2. What practices have helped strengthen your internal talent pipeline?
3. Where are you still seeing gaps in succession readiness or career visibility?
4. We encourage everyone to share both successes and lessons learned.