PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Gain the necessary skills to develop and implement an effective  succession plan based on your organization’s current and future  needs. Learn how to assist your organization in transitioning  from a reactive replacement plan to a proactive strategic solution. Develop the understanding that monitoring, developing,  and retaining critical talent has a positive impact on the bottom  line. Practice your new skills through dynamic group discussions  and an extensive case study.
 
PROGRAM OBJECTIVES
This program is designed to provide you with the knowledge and skills necessary to:
Describe succession planning and how it aligns with and  supports broader organizational and
HR strategies, goals,  and objectives.
Recognize organizational competencies that are critical to  retain in order for an organization to be successful.
Describe succession planning approaches that meet the specific needs of your organization.
Identify current and future organizational needs that are  critical for success.
Describe how succession planning and replacement planning play a role in the success of the organization.
Recognize how to analyze and evaluate the effectiveness of  your organization’s succession plan.
 
PROGRAM OUTLINE
SECTION 1: Introduction
 
SECTION 2: Understanding the Organization and the  Succession Planning Relationship
The strategic planning process
The HR strategic plan
What is succession planning?
Replacement planning
Retirement crisis
 
SECTION 3: Developing and Implementing a Succession Plan
The succession planning approach
Establishing a business case
Develop structure
Design systems
Plan implementation and assess bench strength
Identify successors and develop talent
Measure and improve
 
SECTION 4: Metrics
Developing metrics
 
SECTION 5: The Georges Hotel Case Study
 
SECTION 6: Conclusion
 
Recertification
SHRM: 7.5 PDCs