2 - 6 Jun 2025
London (UK)
Hotel : Landmark Office Space - Oxford Street
Cost : 5250 € Euro
This Succession Planning program, developed by Global Horizon Training Center, is designed to equip organizations with the skills and strategies necessary to ensure the continuity of leadership and critical roles. In today’s dynamic business environment, succession planning is essential to sustain long-term success by identifying and nurturing future leaders. This program emphasizes a systematic approach to identifying high-potential talent, developing them for future leadership roles, and ensuring the organization’s resilience against leadership voids.
By the end of this program, participants will be able to:
Understand the importance of succession planning in an organization’s long-term success.
Identify key positions for succession within the organization.
Develop strategies for identifying and nurturing high-potential talent.
Establish a structured approach to leadership development.
Implement an effective succession plan aligned with organizational goals.
Measure and evaluate the impact of succession planning efforts.
This course uses a blend of:
Interactive presentations
Group discussions and workshops
Case studies and real-life examples
Role-playing exercises
Self-assessments and development plans
Actionable templates and tools
By implementing effective succession planning strategies, organizations will:
Reduce risk associated with leadership gaps.
Enhance leadership continuity and organizational stability.
Improve employee morale and retention by promoting internal career development.
Foster a proactive rather than reactive approach to leadership transitions.
Build a sustainable talent pipeline aligned with future organizational needs.
This program is ideal for:
HR professionals and talent management leaders
Senior managers and department heads
Executives responsible for strategic leadership development
Professionals involved in organizational development and workforce planning
CEOs and board members looking to ensure organizational stability
Day 1: Introduction to Succession Planning
Defining Succession Planning: What it is and why it matters
The key components of a successful succession plan
Aligning succession planning with business strategy
Identifying critical roles within your organization
Case studies on successful and unsuccessful succession plans
Day 2: Identifying and Assessing Talent
Tools and techniques for identifying high-potential employees
Assessing leadership capabilities and readiness
The role of performance reviews and 360-degree feedback
Talent pools vs. leadership pipelines: What works best?
Creating talent profiles and succession matrices
Day 3: Developing Future Leaders
Leadership development programs: Design and implementation
Coaching and mentoring: Building future leaders from within
Continuous development and the role of stretch assignments
Linking individual development plans (IDPs) to succession strategies
Case study: Successful leadership development programs
Day 4: Implementing Succession Plans
Developing a structured succession plan
Communicating the plan across the organization
Overcoming common challenges in succession planning
Integrating succession planning with other HR practices (recruitment, retention, etc.)
Practical exercise: Drafting a succession plan
Day 5: Evaluating and Evolving Your Succession Strategy
Monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of the succession plan
Adjusting your plan to account for organizational changes
Metrics and KPIs for succession planning success
Succession planning for unexpected events (emergency succession)