The Impact of Succession Planning on Enhancing the Dynamics of Creative Capabilities in the Workplace: A Field Study at the Southern Technical University

The Impact of Succession Planning on Enhancing the Dynamics of Creative Capabilities in the Workplace

Abstract

Research Objectives: This study aims to examine the impact of succession planning and its dimensions (talent identification, talent development, and talent retention) on enhancing employees’ creative capabilities. It also seeks to analyze the relationship between the dimensions of creative capabilities (self-leadership, risk-taking tendency, perceived organizational support, promotion of new ideas, and adaptability dynamics) and succession planning, while providing practical recommendations to maximize the benefits of succession planning within the academic work environment.

Research Methodology: The study adopted a quantitative deductive approach to analyze the effect of succession planning on enhancing employees’ dynamic creative capabilities within the academic work environment of the Southern Technical University in Iraq. The research was designed to test hypotheses and clarify the relationships between the independent variable (succession planning) and the dependent variable (dynamic creative capabilities) in a scientifically rigorous manner.

Research Findings: Succession planning contributes positively to enhancing creative capabilities in the workplace, particularly in the dimensions of self-leadership and adaptive dynamics.

Research Recommendations: Encourage a work environment that promotes adaptability and innovation by training employees in professional flexibility and creative thinking. It is also recommended to integrate periodic mechanisms for measuring the role of succession planning in individual and institutional performance to continuously assess its impact and align it with the university’s strategic objectives.