What is successor bench strength in SAP PA-TM - Talent Management?

SAP Term: successor bench strength

• Component: PA-TM

• Component Name: Talent Management

• Description: Key figure that states how many potential successors are assigned to a job or position. Successors that are assigned more than once are considered proportionally in the key figure. The determination of this key figure is based on a Business Add-In. Therefore, depending on the implementation of this Business Add-In, the key figure can be calculated using different methods.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Successor bench strength is a term used in SAP Talent Management (PA-TM) to refer to the potential of an employee to take on a higher-level role in the organization. It is based on the employee's skills, experience, and other factors that indicate their readiness for a promotion. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Successor bench strength can be used to identify employees who are ready for a promotion or who may need additional training or development before they can take on a higher-level role. It can also be used to assess the overall talent pool of an organization and identify areas where additional training or development may be needed. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When assessing an employee's successor bench strength, it is important to consider not only their skills and experience but also their attitude and willingness to take on new challenges. Additionally, it is important to consider the current organizational structure and how the employee's skills and experience fit into it. 
  
  Related Information: 
  Successor bench strength is closely related to succession planning, which is the process of identifying and developing potential successors for key roles within an organization. Succession planning can help ensure that an organization has a strong pool of talent ready to take on higher-level roles when needed.