This document discusses best practices for succession planning. It emphasizes the importance of aligning succession planning with organizational strategy and goals. It also stresses analyzing current and future capabilities, identifying competency gaps, and developing plans to close those gaps through continuous learning. The document recommends succession planning be a relevant process that is perceived as such by participants, and that it drives a culture of lifelong learning.
4. POLL QUESTION
What is your most
pressing concern
about your next
generation of
leaders?
A.
We havenât
identified high
potentials
B.
Skill gaps
C.
No development
plan in place
D.
No resources to
develop leaders
E.
Something else
5. Itâs not just succession to the
top â itâs getting the right
person in place for every
job. Some of tomorrowâs key
jobs may not even exist
now. If a firm plans to
double in size in five years,
they will need more
talented managers.
Robert M. Fulmer
6. What youâll
learn:
Business case for a
succession planning process
in your organization
Overcoming some common
obstacles to successful
implementation and
delivery
Best practices for succession
planning in todayâs
economic market
10. Aligned with organizationâs
strategic objectives.
Best Practices:
Succession
Planning and
the Bottom Line
Analysis of current and future
capabilities required.
Focused on competencies,
skills and values.
Perceived as relevant and
real by participants.
Drives a culture of continuous
learning and development.
11. Strategic Goal Alignment
Requires executive
INVOLVEMENT!
⢠Current Goals
⢠Future Goals
⢠Understanding of
current and future
trends for
organization and
industry
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17. Closing the Gaps
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3-4 Key
competencies
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Identify APPLIED
competencies
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Benchmark top
performers
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What does success
look like?
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What do they do?
19. Relevancy and Support
Clearly define standards,
requirements and competencies.
Link them to organizationâs mission,
vision and strategy.
Communicate the link clearly to
participants.
Link the program to business results.
21. Leaders at All Levels
Executive Development
SENIOR DIRECTORS AND
VICE PRESIDENTS
Advanced Leadership
MID AND SENIOR LEVEL MANAGERS
Managing
NEW MANAGERS AND NEWLY
PROMOTED
Supervisory and Team Lead
HIGH POTENTIAL EMPLOYEES
23. Succession Planning
Phases
Pre-Promotion
Post-Promotion
Consideration
Exploration
Transition
Adoption
Focus
Selection
Roles and
Responsibilities
Processes and
Procedures
Professional
Identity
Information
Time Frame
1+ Year
1 Year or Less
1st 100 Days
6-18 months
Activities
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Seminars
Informational
interviews
Job shadowing
Focus groups
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Training
(Formal &
Informal)
Acting
Manager
Job
Rotation
Project
Manager
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Training
(Formal &
Informal)
Mentoring
Networking
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Training
(Formal &
Informal)
Mentoring
Feedback
Peer
Evaluation
A Succession Plan for First Time Managers, Maria Plakhotnik and
Tonette S. Rocco, T&D Magazine, December 2011
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