The article presents comparative analysis of the methods for identifying winners of the “Leaders of Russia” program at the federal level and similar program, implemented in JSC Concern VKO “Almaz-Antey”. Similarities and differences in approaches are identified, directions for improving competitions of this type are suggested.

This article presents the results of the analysis conducted by the author in 2017. During the study of the problem of management staff formation, the state of the system of managerial personnel reserve and succession management in foreign and Russian corporations (including state corporations) was determined. As a result, the author has identified the succession management best practices in corporations, which can serve as a basis for the development of strategic human resource management in Russian organizations.