确定了早期至中级员工缺乏继任计划，这是顺利继任的一个挑战，而当前可用人才库的减少又加剧了这一挑战。展示继任规划的总体框架，以应对主要挑战:尽早确定候选人。分离高绩效员工作为项目经理的早期可识别特征和行为。

Identifies the absence of succession plans for early to mid-level employees, a challenge to smooth succession that is compounded by the current diminishing pool of available talent. Demonstrates a general framework for succession planning that responds to the main challenge: the early identification of candidates. Isolates the early identifiable traits and behaviors of high-performing employees with high potential to perform as project managers.