XB Succeed
Science-Backed Succession Planning Tools
XB Succeed supports succession planning management for any role—leadership or specialized—using tailored readiness benchmarks to ensure every critical position has a science-backed, future-ready talent pipeline.
Benefits of Succession Planning
Clear Leadership Readiness
Define and benchmark success for each leadership role.
Proactive Succession Planning
Identifies top talent across all roles and accelerates their development.
Stronger Bench Strength
Provides visibility into internal talent pipelines across levels, functions, and geographies.
Confident Transitions
Supports strategic planning at all levels for seamless, data-driven talent mobility across the organization.
Succession Strategy & Leadership Profiling
Success Profile Development
Tailors what leadership looks like for each role using measurable values and strategic goals.
Science-based Benchmarks
Aligns internal talent to leadership criteria with predictive analytics.
Future Role Planning Management
Ensures pipeline readiness for emerging and evolving leadership needs.
Talent Insights & Readiness Mapping
Leadership Readiness Indicators
Tracks key competencies, experience, and values alignment.
Flight Risk & Retention Flags
Reveals skill gaps and development risks that could impact leadership performance.
Learning Pathway Planning
Recommends targeted growth plans for high-potential leaders.
Board-Prepared Succession Insights
Pipeline Visibility Dashboards
Real-time reporting for HR and executive leadership.
Scenario Planning Tools
Model different leadership outcomes and readiness gaps.
Diversity Metrics & Equity Tracking
Supports inclusive, fair, and strategic succession decisions.
One Unified Platform, Every Talent Decision.
Addressing Leadership Gaps
82% of organizations are concerned about handling unexpected leadership turnover, yet only 20% feel their succession planning is effective. (XBInsight Succession Planning Survey)
Defining Leadership Success
Companies that establish clear leadership success criteria are 2x more likely to outperform peers financially. (Harvard Business Review)
Accelerating Talent Development
Organizations that identify high-potentials early reduce time-to-role by up to 30%. (Gartner)
Ensuring Seamless Leadership Transitions
Data-driven succession plans lead to 20% higher retention among future leaders and lower disruption during executive transitions. (McKinsey)
What Our Customers Say
Succession Planning FAQs
What makes XB Succeed different from traditional succession planning tools?
XB Succeed uses science-backed benchmarks and predictive analytics to identify, develop, and prepare top talent for future roles, ensuring every leadership transition is strategic and seamless.
Can XB Succeed support succession planning beyond executive roles?
Absolutely. XB Succeed is designed for all roles (leadership or specialized) and helps organizations build strong, future-ready talent pipelines across functions and levels.
How does XB Succeed identify high-potential employees?
XB Succeed highlights employees with the capabilities and mindset to step into bigger roles and drive impact.
Does XB Succeed provide reporting for board and executive teams?
Yes. Real-time dashboards and scenario planning tools offer clear visibility into pipeline strength, readiness gaps, and DEIB metrics—perfect for board-level succession reporting.
How does XB Succeed help with unexpected leadership changes?
By modeling future scenarios and tracking readiness in advance, XB Succeed ensures organizations are equipped for confident, low-disruption leadership transitions.
How does XB Succeed integrate with existing HR systems?
XB Succeed integrates seamlessly with most ATS, HRIS, and talent management platforms, making it easy to embed succession insights into your existing workflows.
How customizable are the leadership benchmarks in XB Succeed?
Our I/O psychologists tailor success profiles and readiness benchmarks to reflect your company’s unique leadership needs, strategic goals, and industry standards.
Can XB Succeed support succession planning for global teams?
Absolutely. XB Succeed provides visibility into talent pipelines across geographies, helping multinational organizations manage succession at scale.