In this engaging course, you'll learn how to effectively plan for transition of key personnel and leadership to ensure organisational continuity. This introductory course is designed to equip participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to develop and implement successful succession planning strategies, which are crucial for the long-term success of any organisation, including; the key components of a succession plan, identifying the key skills required for your succession planning strategy, and making sure your succession plan can adapt to changing circumstances.

Succession Planning

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
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2 hours to complete
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What you'll learn
Examine the concept of succession planning
Evaluate the key components of a succession plan
Create a succession plan
Evaluate the risks associated with personnel transitions
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SJ
Reviewed on Dec 8, 2024
It is a good way to understand the basic. It will be much better, if it also provide tactical documents or template to work with each activities during succession management process
AP
Reviewed on Mar 18, 2025
Nice insights of succession planning with practical guidelines
AJ
Reviewed on Mar 18, 2025
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