Succession Planning Fundamentals
Succession planning is a strategic process involving building the organization’s internal bench strength through identifying employees for possible future roles in key positions within the organization. By engaging in the succession planning process, the agency is developing and maintaining strong leadership identifying competencies required for the future work environment. The process requires more than developing an organization chart, as effective
Succession planning in an organization is an ongoing, dynamic process, and not a static, one time objective. In addition to empowering employees to achieve their professional goals, it also supports organizational goals. Succession planning is essential in attracting and retaining talent.
Duration
3 days
Course Objectives
Learning Outcomes:
- Project vacancy risks to identify and evaluate roles that are most critical to ongoing success
- Predict the workforce landscape to prepare for long-term needs
- Analyze gaps in the existing talent pools and developing strategies to close the gaps
- Evaluate progress and how to revisit plans each year
- Introduce leaders to common language, best practices, and specific processes associated with current day succession planning efforts in the Federal environment