In this engaging course, you'll learn how to effectively plan for transition of key personnel and leadership to ensure organisational continuity. This introductory course is designed to equip participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to develop and implement successful succession planning strategies, which are crucial for the long-term success of any organisation, including; the key components of a succession plan, identifying the key skills required for your succession planning strategy, and making sure your succession plan can adapt to changing circumstances.

Succession Planning

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What you'll learn
Examine the concept of succession planning
Evaluate the key components of a succession plan
Create a succession plan
Evaluate the risks associated with personnel transitions
Skills you'll gain
- Risk Analysis
- Organizational Change
- Training and Development
- Strategic Planning
- Workforce Planning
- Change Management
- Business Continuity
- People Development
- Strategic Leadership
- Leadership Development
- Talent Management
- Business Planning
- Leadership
- Succession Planning
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In this course, you'll discover how to effectively plan for leadership transitions and personnel changes, ensuring that your organization remains resilient and prepared for the future. We'll dive into the key components of successful succession strategies, practical methodologies, and adaptable approaches to keep your organization thriving even in the face of change.
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Reviewed on Dec 8, 2024
It is a good way to understand the basic. It will be much better, if it also provide tactical documents or template to work with each activities during succession management process
Reviewed on Mar 18, 2025
Reviewed on Apr 7, 2025
Very informative and well-structured course!
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