The Art Of Succession Planning: Plan Today To Succeed Tomorrow

While performance expectations for companies are increasing more than ever, talent mobility is also increasing at the same time and pace. Most companies with more than 500 employees have already taken some steps to begin a succession planning process for senior management positions - yet have they been 100% effective at making sure that the right talent is ready at the right time? One of the key goals of any succession planning effort should be that there is no “hiccup” in seamlessly executing the business plan, at least from a talent perspective.

This webinar will offer lessons we have learned, as succession planning practices mature, that could be helpful in increasing the effectiveness of your company’s succession planning efforts.

• Learn whether to adopt a “build or buy” strategy
• Understand the process flow that comes with succession planning
• Efficiently apply the succession process
• Identify what steps are needed for assessment and review
• Identifying high potential talent
• Follow the succession check list
• Know which competencies are needed and should be prioritized
• Work with key roles for strategy implications

• Businesses cases which outline Succession Plans
• Best practices & guiding principles
• Moving from a simple to a systematic approach
• Understanding talent reviews
• Running critical job risk assessments
• How to integrate succession planning with business planning
• The challenges and pitfalls that come with succession planning
• The metrics used
• Your questions

• HR professionals
• OD managers
• Leadership Development professionals

Dr. Ware is an Industrial/Organizational Psychologist and CEO of Integral Talent Systems, Inc. (ITS)

ITS is a global technology enabled talent management consulting firm specializing in bringing the science of talent management to the bottom line.

ITS is a pioneer in the field of attracting and retaining top talent, as the company was the first consulting firm dedicated to this workplace issue that began emerging in the U.S. during 1996 and has since become a global concern.

Dr. Ware is frequently engaged with corporate clients to provide guidance on how to create “employer of choice” environments, so that they can attract and keep the best talent in their respective industries.

ITS provides this guidance by continually conducting independent research in talent management, staying abreast of current corporate and workplace trends and best practices, and creating innovative products and services regarding this topic.

Dr. Ware has practiced for over 25 years in the talent management field, with a strong focus on how to increase employee productivity for the benefit of achieving business goals. She has acted as a consultant in this capacity for 180 of the Fortune 1000.

Dr. Ware is frequently quoted on trends in talent management strategies in numerous publications such as the Associated Press, Computer World magazine, Network World and the San Francisco Chronicle, and has been featured several times on CNN as a national talent management expert.