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by Christee Atwood
Succession Planning Basics
Cover
Title Page
Copyright
Contents
About the Training Basics Series
Preface
1. What Is Succession Planning?
Definition of Succession Planning
Replacement Hiring Versus Succession Planning
Models of Succession Planning
Succession Planning Core Concepts
Variations in Succession Plans
Purpose of Succession Planning
Succession Planning Opportunities
Need for Succession Planning
Summary
Getting It Done
2. Preparing for Succession Planning
Getting Started
Determining the Participants
Team Member Responsibilities
Extended Project Team
Summary
Getting It Done
Sample Team Member Job Description
3. Establishing and Communicating Goals
Ensure Quality Communication
Preparing the Team Members
Establishing the Goals
Benchmarking
Sample Succession Planning Policy
Communicating the Plan
Elements of Your Communication Plan
Communication Methods
Dealing With Resistance
Summary
Getting It Done
4. Assessing Your Organization
Getting Started With Assessment
Determining the Scope of the Succession Plan
SWOT Analysis
Defining Assessment Topics
Determining Key Positions
Identifying Competencies for Key Positions
Summary
Getting It Done
5. Developing Your Workplace Profile
Introduction
Interpreting Assessment Information
Conducting a Demand Analysis
Conducting a Supply Analysis
Conducting a Gap Analysis
Assessing Internal Depth
Applying the Information
Summary
Getting It Done
6. Designing Your Succession Plan
Introduction
Creating Job Profiles
Components of a Competency-Based Job Description
Communicating the Competencies for Key Positions
Developing an Inventory of Candidates
Checklist for Managers
The 9-Box Grid
Summary
Getting It Done
7. Using Succession Planning Development Practices
Introduction
Creating Individual Development Plans
Preparation for the IDP Discussion
Providing Development Opportunities
Summary
Getting It Done
8. Assessing Succession Management Software
Introduction
Four Considerations for Succession Planning Tools
Software Considerations
Summary
Getting It Done
9. Implementing Your Succession Plan
Introduction
Maintaining Your Succession Plan
Avoiding the Pitfalls
Follow-Up Checklist
Summary
Getting It Done
10. Evaluating Your Plan
Introduction
Incorporating Regular Checkups
Creating an Evaluation System
Making Course Corrections
Summary
Getting It Done
11. Frequently Asked Questions
Does this program guarantee employees a promotion?
Why do current supervisors have the first opportunity to be developed for higher leadership levels?
Why is succession planning receiving so much emphasis now?
What do you mean by the scope of a succession plan?
How are leadership levels different from organizational levels?
What if our organization doesn’t have the resources to create formal training for succession planning?
What’s the difference between succession planning and workforce planning?
How long will this succession planning initiative last?
What is a top-down method of succession planning?
What if people are reluctant to share their knowledge?
How is talent recruited?
What if there is no one in the organization to move up?
Should outside personnel be used to coordinate this process?
Does this mean an employee can’t move up unless they are identified as a leadership candidate?
What if there is no place for a person to move up to?
What if a person moves up and can’t perform the responsibilities of the key position?
When is it appropriate to go outside the organization to fill key positions?
What are some of the key messages that should be communicated to get buy-in?
If an organization can’t implement a full succession planning process, what should it do?
Should a succession plan remain constant for longer than five years?
Can associations and not-for-profits benefit from succession planning?
Isn’t succession planning something our human resources department should do?
Is succession planning only for executives?
How do I define the needs of my organization?
How do I communicate this plan to my organization?
Summary
Getting It Done
12. The Big Picture
Best Practices of Succession Planning
Variations in Succession Plans
Upcoming Generations and Succession Planning
Summary
Getting It Done
Glossary of Succession Planning Concepts
References
About the Author
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