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INTRODUCTION

This chapter introduces the framework, processes, and tools currently used at the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) for succession planning and development. The long-term goals of the strategy and programs IRS currently uses and others being implemented are to:

• Ensure that there are sufficient “ready now” candidates to address current and future leadership vacancies; and

• Provide the necessary processes to identify and develop individual leaders to ensure our long-term success.