In today's competitive business environment, a proactive approach to talent management is critical for long-term organizational stability and growth. This training course is meticulously designed to equip leaders and HR professionals with the strategic frameworks and practical tools needed to build a robust leadership pipeline. By mastering the art of succession planning and leadership development, you can ensure a seamless transition for key roles, mitigate risks associated with talent gaps, and cultivate a culture of continuous growth and opportunity. This program provides the essential blueprint for a forward-thinking organization prepared to meet the challenges of the future with confidence.

This comprehensive curriculum offers a practical deep dive into identifying high-potential employees, developing their capabilities, and preparing them for future leadership roles. You will learn to create fair and transparent succession plans, implement effective mentorship and coaching programs, and leverage data to inform your talent decisions. The course focuses on real-world scenarios and collaborative exercises, helping you to build the skills necessary to champion talent development and secure your organization's future. By the end of this program, you will not only be proficient in succession planning best practices but also be prepared to lead strategic conversations and architect a thriving, sustainable leadership pipeline.

Duration

5 days

Target Audience

• HR directors and managers
• Talent acquisition and development leaders
• C-suite executives and senior leaders
• Organizational development specialists
• Workforce planning professionals
• Learning and development managers
• HR business partners
• Team leaders and supervisors
• Project managers
• Anyone responsible for talent strategy and leadership development

Objectives

• Understand the strategic importance of succession planning.
• Master a systematic framework for identifying high-potential talent.
• Develop a comprehensive succession plan for key roles.
• Implement effective leadership development and mentorship programs.
• Use data and analytics to inform talent decisions.
• Create a culture that supports continuous learning and growth.
• Navigate challenges related to talent retention and internal mobility.
• Communicate succession plans with transparency and integrity.
• Build a personal toolkit for championing leadership pipeline development.

Course Modules

Module 1: Foundations of Succession Planning

• The business case for proactive succession planning.
• Understanding the difference between succession planning and replacement planning.
• The link between business strategy and talent strategy.
• The role of senior leadership and HR in the succession process.
• Overcoming common barriers to effective planning.

Module 2: Identifying and Assessing High-Potential Talent

• Defining high potential and identifying key competencies.
• Tools and methods for talent assessment and evaluation.
• The importance of objective data and reducing bias.
• Creating a talent review and calibration process.
• The nine-box grid model and other talent mapping tools.

Module 3: Building a Strategic Leadership Pipeline

• Developing a leadership pipeline model for your organization.
• Identifying critical roles and future talent needs.
• The role of internal mobility and stretch assignments.
• Creating clear and transparent career paths.
• Using technology to manage and track talent pipelines.

Module 4: Leadership Development and Coaching

• Designing targeted development programs for high-potential employees.
• The importance of mentorship and executive coaching.
• Creating a culture of continuous feedback and growth.
• On-the-job learning and experiential development opportunities.
• The role of formal training and education.

Module 5: Implementing and Communicating the Plan

• Developing a clear and actionable succession plan document.
• Gaining buy-in from key stakeholders and business leaders.
• Communicating with transparency to employees.
• The importance of confidentiality and managing expectations.
• The role of the HRBP in facilitating the process.

Module 6: Analytics for Succession Planning

• Using HR data to inform talent decisions.
• Analyzing flight risk and retention data for high-potential employees.
• Measuring the effectiveness of your succession planning process.
• The importance of linking talent data to business outcomes.
• Creating a talent analytics dashboard.

Module 7: The Future of Succession Planning

• Adapting succession planning for a changing workforce.
• The impact of DEI on talent identification and development.
• The role of AI and technology in future-proofing your pipeline.
• Strategies for engaging and retaining top talent.
• A personal action plan for developing a succession strategy.

Training Approach

This course will be delivered by our skilled trainers who have vast knowledge and experience as expert professionals in the fields. The course is taught in English and through a mix of theory, practical activities, group discussion and case studies. Course manuals and additional training materials will be provided to the participants upon completion of the training.

Tailor-Made Course

This course can also be tailor-made to meet organization requirement. For further inquiries, please contact us on: Email: info@skillsforafrica.org, training@skillsforafrica.org Tel: +254 702 249 449

Training Venue

The training will be held at our Skills for Africa Training Institute Training Centre. We also offer training for a group at requested location all over the world. The course fee covers the course tuition, training materials, two break refreshments, and buffet lunch.

Visa application, travel expenses, airport transfers, dinners, accommodation, insurance, and other personal expenses are catered by the participant

Certification

Participants will be issued with Skills for Africa Training Institute certificate upon completion of this course.

Airport Pickup and Accommodation

Airport pickup and accommodation is arranged upon request. For booking contact our Training Coordinator through Email: info@skillsforafrica.org, training@skillsforafrica.org Tel: +254 702 249 449

Terms of Payment: Unless otherwise agreed between the two parties’ payment of the course fee should be done 7 working days before commencement of the training.