In today's fast-paced corporate landscape, building a robust executive talent pipeline is no longer a luxury but a strategic imperative for sustainable growth and long-term stability. The ability to identify, develop, and retain future leaders is a key differentiator that ensures a company's leadership bench is strong and prepared for any eventuality, from sudden departures to planned retirements and market shifts. This comprehensive training course provides a definitive roadmap for creating a systematic and effective talent management strategy that secures the future leadership of your organization and ensures continuity at the highest levels.

This intensive five-day program will equip you with the advanced skills to move beyond traditional succession planning to a dynamic and proactive approach to leadership development. You will learn how to leverage data-driven insights to pinpoint high-potential individuals, design personalized development journeys, and foster a culture where talent is consistently nurtured. We will explore the critical role of mentorship, sponsorship, and cross-functional exposure in preparing leaders for the C-suite. By mastering these principles, you will be able to build a thriving talent ecosystem that not only fills future leadership roles but also drives innovation and competitive advantage for years to come.

Duration: 5 days

Target Audience:

• Chief Executive Officers (CEOs)
• Chief Human Resources Officers (CHROs)
• VPs of Human Resources
• Talent Management Directors
• Organizational Development Leaders
• Senior Business Leaders
• Head of Learning & Development
• Chief Operating Officers (COOs)
• Succession Planning Managers
• Talent Acquisition Leaders

Objectives:

• Understand the strategic importance of executive talent pipelines
• Develop a systematic process for identifying high-potential talent
• Create comprehensive and personalized development plans for future leaders
• Establish effective mentorship and sponsorship programs
• Implement data-driven approaches to measure readiness and potential
• Integrate Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) into talent pipeline strategies
• Align succession planning with long-term business goals
• Foster a culture of continuous leadership development
• Measure the return on investment (ROI) of your talent pipeline initiatives

Course Modules:

Module 1: The Strategic Imperative

• Connecting talent pipelines to business strategy and growth
• Differentiating between succession planning and talent pipeline management
• Gaining buy-in from senior leadership and the board
• The cost of a weak executive bench
• Analyzing your current and future leadership needs

Module 2: Identifying High-Potential Leaders

• Creating a competency model for executive-level roles
• Using objective data and performance analytics
• The role of 360-degree feedback and psychometric assessments
• Identifying leadership potential versus current performance
• The importance of a transparent identification process

Module 3: Crafting Development Journeys

• Designing personalized development plans for high-potentials
• The 70-20-10 model of learning and development
• Leveraging stretch assignments and cross-functional projects
• External executive coaching and targeted training programs
• Creating a portfolio of experiences for well-rounded leaders

Module 4: Mentorship, Sponsorship, and Visibility

• The difference between a mentor and a sponsor
• Establishing a formal executive sponsorship program
• The role of sponsors in advocating for high-potentials
• Increasing the visibility of emerging leaders to senior management
• Best practices for mentor-protégé relationships

Module 5: Succession Planning and Readiness

• Building a dynamic and evergreen succession plan
• Creating a talent review and readiness assessment process
• Mapping key roles and identifying potential candidates
• Communicating succession plans with transparency and discretion
• Managing the transition process for new leaders

Module 6: Building a Learning Culture

• Fostering an environment that values continuous learning
• Encouraging leaders to be teachers and coaches
• Implementing a knowledge-sharing framework
• The role of formal and informal peer-learning networks
• Aligning individual learning goals with organizational objectives

Module 7: Leveraging Data and Technology

• Using HRIS and talent management software for insights
• Implementing dashboards for tracking talent pipeline metrics
• Predicting readiness and flight risk
• The role of AI and machine learning in talent identification
• Using data to communicate the value of your pipeline

Module 8: DE&I in Executive Talent Pipelines

• The business case for diversity in leadership
• Mitigating unconscious bias in the identification and development process
• Creating equitable access to high-visibility opportunities
• Building a diverse pool of external and internal candidates
• Ensuring an inclusive culture for diverse leaders to thrive

Module 9: Measuring Success and ROI

• Defining key performance indicators (KPIs) for your talent pipeline
• Tracking the fill rate of leadership positions internally
• Measuring employee engagement and retention of high-potentials
• Calculating the financial return on your leadership development investments
• Benchmarking your pipeline against industry best practices

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.