Best Practices for Enabling Internal Talent Mobility Across a Large firm with Multiple Business Units
Internal talent mobility is a central measure of how effectively organizations redeploy existing employees to critical roles across business units. Despite its strategic importance, there is no single, industry-standard approach, and many companies face obstacles such as network-based bias, siloed succession planning, limited skills, visibility, and managerial resistance. Research indicates that integrating accountability metrics, structured rotational programs, and enabling technologies yields the strongest results in promoting cross-unit movement. This report synthesizes core challenges, presents a framework of best practices, and delivers actionable recommendations to strengthen leadership mobility at scale.
