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
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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Beginner level
Recommended experience
2 hours to complete
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace
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
Skills you'll gain
- Succession Planning
- Workforce Planning
- Business Continuity Planning
- Change Management
- Business Continuity
- Leadership
- Workforce Development
- Contingency Planning
- Talent Pipelining
- Organizational Change
- People Development
- Business Risk Management
- Talent Management
- Leadership Development
- Leadership and Management
- Risk Mitigation
- Training and Development
- Risk Analysis
- Strategic Leadership
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Assessments
2 assignments
Taught in English
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