Online Training - Career Paths & Succession Planning

DESCRIPTION A succession plan is a plan that focuses on identifying and developing employees in order to help them advance within an organization. Succession planning is important because, as an organization grows, it’s more cost effective to develop current employees for key positions rather than hire new people. Giving employees a clear path forward in their careers via a succession plan can also boost engagement and retention. This course is designed to assist managers in learning the necessary skills for career management. Participants will be able to effectively use career management tools in order to construct the career paths and conduct succession planning. The course comprises of various tools and techniques that will give insights about the relevant activities required to stimulate career management. It is designed to provide tips to create a clear career path and help build your bench. In addition, it will help you plan a succession strategy for a flexible and sustainable business. OUTLINE

1. Careers Today: The Importance of Development
2. Definition of Career Development
3. Essential Elements in an Integrated Career Development System
4. Definition of Succession Planning
5. Main Aims and Reasons for Establishing a Succession Planning and Management System
6. Organizational Readiness for Change