Rethinking Succession Planning: A Comprehensive Approach to Talent Development

Crafting a Comprehensive Succession Planning Strategy: A 3-Stage Implementation Plan

In today’s dynamic business landscape, identifying, developing and retaining talent is crucial for success. Succession planning involves recognising and training potential future leaders to fill key roles in an organisation. Thus, this program has been designed for HR professionals and organisational leaders who bear the responsibility of the long-term success and sustainability of their organisation. This course ensures that you understand the strategic approach to succession planning moving beyond the traditional methods focused solely on C-suites to include a broader range of positions, including critical positions and high-potential individuals. It helps understand the three major categories of ‘succession’- replacement, value enhancers and high potentials. What makes this course stand out is the real world examples used, including the Unilever case study, where the concept of “Talent to Value” is central. This case study demonstrates how aligning talent development with business outcomes can optimize the performance of an organisation and foster future leadership. Through a 3-stage implementation plan, you will learn how to effectively establish a succession planning framework that involves identifying high-potential individuals, nurturing talent through development programs and scaling succession efforts to meet the changing needs of the organisation. By the end of the program, participants will be well-versed with succession planning initiatives that not only address current organisational needs but also build a strong foundation for future.<h4 id="5c7f507c-bc0b-4e5d-8eab-54b18c9d8ce3" data-toc-id="5c7f507c-bc0b-4e5d-8eab-54b18c9d8ce3">What you'll learn</h4><ul><li>How to approach succession planning and what it involves.</li><li>Essential succession planning principles and how they facilitate a smooth transfer of leadership.</li><li>Gain insight into the roles and responsibilities of key executives in the succession planning process.</li><li>Succession planning procedures for board members.</li><li>How to simplify the succession planning process, making it clear and manageable instead of complicated.</li><li>Master the techniques of identifying, recognising and retaining top-tier talent</li><li>How to integrate succession planning with business strategy, including lessons from Unilever’s approach.</li></ul><h4 id="ec9cb14d-b8b6-4faf-acef-7992dc4d77a0" data-toc-id="ec9cb14d-b8b6-4faf-acef-7992dc4d77a0">Who Should Enrol</h4><ul><li>Chief human resources officers (CHROs) who oversee HR functions and strategies within the organization.</li><li>Heads of talent management responsible for the talent acquisition and retention strategies.</li><li>HR director, VPs or heads who lead HR departments.</li><li>Directors of strategic planning focused on aligning business goals with talent management initiatives.</li><li>Senior directors of learning &amp; talent development (L&amp;TD) responsible for creating and implementing learning programs.</li><li>Consultants and learning and development specialists who provide expertise on talent development strategies.</li><li>Placement heads overseeing recruitment of talent within the organisation.</li></ul><h4 id="b20f7dfa-83c9-49c2-96b2-4ecca25acd26" data-toc-id="b20f7dfa-83c9-49c2-96b2-4ecca25acd26">Requirement</h4><ul><li>Access to a computer with a stable internet connection to watch video lessons.</li><li>Basic understanding of HR and talent management is beneficial.</li><li>A desire to understand strategic talent development and succession planning within organisations.</li></ul>

This masterclass offers practical insights into identifying and nurturing talent to develop succession plans that drive organisational growth. It explores the succession planning approaches through the Unilever case study for better understanding.

Succession Planning Masterclass

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