After an organization has aligned its succession management with the organization's strategy,what would be the next step in the succession management process?

A) identifying high-potential employees
B) identifying the skills and competencies needed
C) aligning the organization's strategy with HR strategy
D) providing developmental opportunities and experiences

Once the organization has aligned its succession management with the organization's strategy, the next step would be to identify the skills and competencies needed. This would then inform the selection of high-potential employees and the provision of developmental opportunities and experiences that will prepare them to meet the organization's strategic needs. Therefore, option B is the correct choice. Options A and D are also essential steps in the process but come after the identification of skills and competencies needed. Option C is a prerequisite for the alignment of succession management with the organization's strategy, not a step in the succession management process.