Gallup research shows that at the managerial level, organizations fail to pick high-talent candidates 82% of the time. The trouble isn’t a lack of talent. The problem is stagnant mindsets, outdated practices, poor data, and ineffective succession planning strategies. Organizations are making quick decisions to fill gaps in leadership teams rather than taking a purposeful approach to proactively identifying and developing the organization’s next generation of leaders. Join this session to dive into the intricacies of strategic succession planning and career development, equipping you with the knowledge and tools to navigate the complex intersection of potential and performance in career development.

Objectives:

• Learn how to clarify the purpose and desired outcomes of succession planning and career development, emphasizing its critical role in the current organizational landscape.
• Understand precisely what potential means and the difference between potential and performance. Learn objective measurement techniques to identify and nurture potential within your talent pool.
• Challenge traditional methods such as the bell curve and the 9-box grid, and discover new, effective approaches for assessing the success of your succession and career development processes.