Course Details

This course is appropriate for a wide range of professionals but not limited to:

• Human Resources and Talent Management Professionals
• Organizational Development and Learning Specialists
• HR Business Partners and Department Heads
• Managers Responsible for Team Development and Retention
• Executives Involved in Leadership and Succession Planning
• Anyone engaged in workforce and capability planning

• Expert-led sessions with dynamic visual aids
• Comprehensive course manual to support practical application and reinforcement
• Interactive discussions addressing participants’ real-world projects and challenges
• Insightful case studies and proven best practices to enhance learning

By the end of this course, participants should be able to:

• Understand the principles and strategic value of talent management and succession planning
• Identify and assess high-potential employees for critical roles
• Design career paths and development plans aligned with organizational needs
• Implement effective succession and leadership pipeline strategies
• Use competency models and performance data for talent decisions
• Create a sustainable system for developing and retaining key talent

DAY 1

Introduction to Talent and Succession Management

• Welcome and Introduction
• Pre-Test
• Overview of Talent Management and Its Business Impact
• Linking Talent Strategy to Organizational Goals
• Understanding the Succession Planning Framework
• Identifying Critical Positions and Key Talent Pools
• Challenges and Best Practices in Succession Planning

DAY 2

Identifying and Assessing Key Talent

• Defining High-Potential and High-Performer Criteria
• Competency Frameworks and Talent Assessments
• Tools for Evaluating Readiness and Capability
• 9-Box Talent Matrix and Potential Assessment Methods
• Conducting Talent Reviews and Calibration Meetings
• Avoiding Bias in Talent Identification
• Case Study: Building a Leadership Pipeline

DAY 3

Career Development and Employee Engagement

• Principles of Career Planning and Pathing
• Aligning Individual Aspirations with Business Needs
• Coaching, Mentoring, and Development Programs
• Creating Individual Development Plans (IDPs)
• Linking Performance Management to Career Progression
• Employee Retention and Motivation Strategies
• Using Career Conversations to Build Engagement

DAY 4

Designing and Implementing Succession Plans

• Building a Structured Succession Planning Process
• Mapping Successors for Key Roles
• Developing Leadership Competencies
• Integrating Learning and Development Programs
• Risk Management: Addressing Talent Gaps
• Technology and HR Analytics in Succession Planning
• Communication and Change Management in Talent Systems

DAY 5

Sustaining Talent Pipelines and Course Wrap-up

• Monitoring and Evaluating Talent Development Progress
• Ensuring Diversity and Inclusion in Succession Planning
• The Role of Leadership in Sustaining Talent Pipelines
• Strategic Workforce Planning for the Future
• Post-Test
• Certificate Ceremony