Objectives
The Succession Planning: Prepare your Next Generation course is designed to provide organizations with the knowledge and tools necessary to develop effective succession planning strategies and groom their next generation of leaders. Over the course of two days, participants will explore the key concepts and best practices in succession planning, assess leadership competencies, identify high-potential employees, and create comprehensive succession plans. Through interactive discussions, case studies, and practical exercises, participants will gain the skills and insights to ensure a smooth transition of leadership and maintain organizational continuity.
Target Audience
The Succession Planning: Prepare your Next Generation course is designed for HR professionals, talent managers, senior executives, and individuals responsible for talent management and leadership development within organizations. It is suitable for organizations of all sizes and industries that recognize the importance of strategic succession planning and want to ensure a smooth transition of leadership.
Learning Outcomes
- Understand the importance and benefits of succession planning for organizational sustainability.
- Identify key leadership competencies and assess the potential of employees for future leadership roles.
- Develop a comprehensive succession planning strategy aligned with organizational goals.
- Create individual development plans to nurture and groom high-potential employees.
- Implement talent assessment and identification processes to identify successors.
UOA ACADEMY SDN BHD (1165343-D)
UOA Corporate Tower, Lobby A, Avenue 10, The Vertical
Bangsar South City, No. 8, Jalan Kerinchi, 59200 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Tel.: +603 2245 9188 | www.uoa-academy.com | inquiry@uoa-academy.com
Course Outlines:
Day 1:
Module 1: Introduction to Succession Planning
- Understanding the importance and benefits of succession planning.
- Exploring the impact of effective succession planning on organizational sustainability.
- Identifying the challenges and common misconceptions about succession planning.
Module 2: Leadership Competencies and Talent Assessment
- Defining key leadership competencies and their relevance to organizational success.
- Assessing and identifying high-potential employees for future leadership roles.
- Conducting talent gap analysis to determine developmental needs.
Module 3: Developing a Succession Planning Strategy
- Aligning succession planning with organizational goals and objectives.
- Creating a structured framework for succession planning.
- Establishing criteria and guidelines for identifying potential successors.
Module 4: Individual Development Planning
- Designing individual development plans for high-potential employees.
- Providing targeted training, mentoring, and coaching opportunities.
- Monitoring progress and adjusting development plans as needed.
Day 2:
Module 5: Talent Assessment and Identification
- Implementing talent assessment methods and tools.
- Conducting succession reviews and talent calibration sessions.
- Identifying and nurturing successors for critical roles.
UOA ACADEMY SDN BHD (1165343-D)
UOA Corporate Tower, Lobby A, Avenue 10, The Vertical
Bangsar South City, No. 8, Jalan Kerinchi, 59200 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Tel.: +603 2245 9188 | www.uoa-academy.com | inquiry@uoa-academy.com
Module 6: Cultivating a Culture of Talent Development
- Building a supportive culture that values talent development and growth.
- Creating opportunities for career advancement and progression.
- Engaging employees through career planning and development initiatives.
Module 7: Communication and Change Management during Succession Transitions
- Developing effective communication strategies during succession transitions.
- Managing resistance and addressing concerns of employees.
- Facilitating smooth leadership handovers and transitions.
Module 8: Risk Mitigation and Evaluation
- Identifying and mitigating risks associated with succession planning.
- Establishing monitoring and evaluation mechanisms for succession planning initiatives.
- Learning from successes and failures to improve future succession plans.
Module 9: Long-Term Succession Planning Framework
- Creating a sustainable long-term succession planning framework.
- Incorporating continuous feedback and improvement loops.
- Ensuring ongoing leadership development and talent pipeline.
