Losing a key leader without a successor is one of the most expensive surprises a company can face. This deck helps a board and leadership team see which critical roles would hurt most to lose, who could step in and how ready each person is, using a nine-box grid, a coverage table and a list of gaps. It keeps the discussion on readiness and risk rather than on labels for individuals.

The sample is for the fictional Orrindale Logistics, with 14 critical roles, four leaders rated ready now and a coverage target of 80%. Replace the roles, readiness ratings and actions with your own, limit the deck to the named board members, and set the date of the next review before anyone opens it.