Resources
Here you will find articles and other useful information related to our specialty areas.
Succession
Succession planning is one of our specialties. The links in this section will take you to some articles with useful information about succession planning, high potential identification, and what it takes to implement a succession system.
1. An effective succession system requires an infrastructure that addresses fundamental issues such as:
- Who should be doing what to support the succession process
- What policies and processes are needed
- Whether there are sufficient resources
The following describes how to address these issues. Requirements for Implementing a Succession System
2. It is common to think of “high potentials” as only those who appear to be on track to senior management. Intelligence and superior performance in one position is no guarantee that someone will be successful in a different position at the next level up.
Identifying high potentials can be more challenging than it first appears to be. This article explores topics related to identifying high potentials and suggests that we broaden our definition of high potential to include those who excel in a particular function or specialty. High Potential Identification Overview
3. Should you attempt to copy a very successful succession plan used by another company? The answer is no. The best succession plan is one that fits the needs and resources of your organization. This article explores what you should consider when preparing a succession plan. Succession Planning Overview
4. Many people consider development and succession as synonymous. They are not. Development is a key succession process, but it is not the only one. The following article briefly describes the distinctions between the two. succession-is-not-the-same-as-development
Leadership Development
When leadership development intiatives are effective it is no accident. Here is an easy-to-follow seven step method for designing a leadership development process that you can customize to fit the needs of your organization. The article was originally published in the March/April2009 issue of “Leadership in Action,” a Wiley publication. buildiing-talent-leadership-in-action-2009
A succesful leadership development intiative often begins with ensuring that managers have good reasons to want to develop their leadership skills. The following case study shows how one organization established a solid foundation for its leadership development initiatives. Creating a Foundation for Leadership Development
Talent Management
For more than 10 years we have heard about an been told to prepare for the “War for Talent.” The following article, published in the ASTD online journal Leadership Executive, presents evidence that suggests that, even before the curent recession, a war for talent was unlikely. astd-lex-is-war-for-talent-over
Change and Transition Management
Providing individuals and managers resources during times of change is another area where we excel. Preview some of our change materials for a hint of how we can assist you when it feels as if there is no stability in your work environment.