Professional Certificate in Succession Planning & Talent Management

Course Introduction

This course focuses on one question: how do teams in teams, departments and cross-functional initiatives apply Succession Planning & Talent Management consistently and safely under real constraints? Five days of discussion, exercises and case work provide practical answers you can adapt to your own organisation.

Training Objectives

• 01Explain the core principles, terminology and standards behind Succession Planning & Talent Management in clear, practical language
• 02Select and adapt suitable approaches to Succession Planning & Talent Management for the constraints of teams, departments and cross-functional initiatives
• 03Diagnose weak spots in current practice and prioritise corrective action
• 04Use practical tools, checklists and templates that support day-to-day Succession Planning & Talent Management
• 05Leave with a prioritised list of improvements you can start within 30 days

What You Will Take Away

• Decision frameworks and discussion guides for your team
• A personal development action plan
• A 30-60-90 day implementation plan for your own workplace

Who Should Attend

• Middle & Senior Managers
• Team Leaders & Supervisors
• High-Potential Employees
• Department Heads

Prerequisites: Suitable for practising professionals; basic familiarity with the subject is helpful.

Training Methodology

A balanced mix of instruction, worked examples and instructor-led review sessions builds competence that carries straight into the workplace. Case material and examples are drawn from teams, departments and cross-functional initiatives.

Day-by-Day Programme (5 Days)

• Day 1
  Getting oriented: the landscape of Succession Planning & Talent Management

  Scope, terminology and the standards and regulations that shape Succession Planning & Talent Management in teams, departments and cross-functional initiatives.

• Day 2
  Core concepts and methods

  The principles, codes and best-practice approaches that leading organisations rely on for Succession Planning & Talent Management.

• Day 3
  Applying it on the job

  Hands-on exercises using tools and templates for Succession Planning & Talent Management, built around realistic situations in teams, departments and cross-functional initiatives.

• Day 4
  Cases, risks and lessons learned

  Case studies, typical pitfalls and the risk and compliance issues that arise with Succession Planning & Talent Management.

• Day 5
  Bringing it together

  Consolidation workshop, personal action planning and a closing knowledge check on Succession Planning & Talent Management.

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