Implement a succession planning strategy that will prepare your organization for key personnel changes that will occur in the future.

Explore the process of developing a succession plan that is focused on leadership continuity, improved knowledge sharing, and transitioning people into critical roles. Gain a deeper understanding of succession planning and its importance to an organization while emphasizing conditions for success. This topic will also explore the nuances of succession planning in a family-run business.

Identify building blocks and plan for personnel gaps as you work through the process for establishing a succession plan that is aligned with an organization's strategic plan.

Key Leaarning Outcomes

• Understand and apply the best practices of succession planning.
• Identify the building blocks necessary to implement a successful succession planning program.
• Identify where potential personnel gaps and risks exist in your organization.
• Learn the four steps to succession planning.
• Understand how to conduct a risk analysis.
• Know how to identify high-potential employees.
• Learn techniques for the development of high-potential employees.
• Understand how to monitor the succession process for strategic value to your institution.
• Review the challenges of implementing a succession plan.
• Understand the role and opportunities technology provides in the succession planning process.
• Develop an action guide to begin implementing a succession plan.

This course is part of the Strategic Human Resources Management Program.

Continuing Education Contact Hours: 7

Instructor(s)

Lynn Ansara

Lynn Ansara (Best) is a skilled, experienced facilitator who is passionate about supporting the achievement of organizational goals and employee development. Lynn holds a Master's Degree in Adult Education, two undergraduate degrees in Arts and Post-Secondary Education, and a Post-Graduate Certificate in Executive Coaching. Lynn also holds a number of certifications including Legacy Leadership(TM),  Emotional Intelligence, Myers Briggs Personality Indicator, True Colors(TM), and Coaching Out of the Box(TM). Lynn uses a coach approach to teaching and learning. She creates trusting, collaborative partnerships and learning environments directed at achieving results while infusing humour, challenge, and accountability.

Lynn is the President of CreAction Consulting, facilitating workplace learning and employee development. She has worked with a wide-variety of public, private and not-for-profit industries supporting organizations and employees in achieving their goals.