Objectives

This is a workshop for senior managers who need to plan ahead. It provides useful techniques for succession planning to enable the right people to be developed as the next potential managers or prepared for the next promotion.

Content

On completion of the course delegates should be able to help leaders to plan for the development of their departments, help leaders identify those with the potential for promotion, set up structures which will facilitate succession planning, support those with potential to achieve promotions and motivate others to be part of future succession planning.

• Identifying future skills and competence gaps
• Identifying the types of people needed
• Identifying those suitable for future development
• Using appraisal as one way of implementing succession planning
• Setting suitable goals and targets
• Ensuring such development is available for all with ability
• Evaluating performance of the prospects
• Ensuring the management vision is shared by potential promotees
• Ensuring competencies and behaviours are appropriate
• Involving potential managers in the next level of control
• Setting up support networks and mechanisms
• Encouraging creativity and initiative
• Inspiring others to become prospects for the future
• Feedback for promotees

How To Book

Please contact your Learning & Development Manager if you are interested in this course.