Module B: The Role of The Board in Talent Management & Succession Planning

This programme focuses on the importance of talent management and succession planning in an organisation at all levels. Explore the common fears and mistakes in implementing talent management and succession planning and learn how a structured approach to implementing talent management and succession planning can be developed. Participants will be exposed to best practices in succession planning and the different types of succession planning models best suited for their organisations’ needs. This programme will also provide detailed techniques and tools to enhance the participants’ abilities in developing and retaining top talent. At the end of the programme, participants should be able to:

• Appreciate the value of developing a robust talent management and succession planning initiative;
• Describe the role of the Boards in making talent management and succession planning successful in the organisation; and
• Identify the right succession model to suit the company’s circumstances.

Learning Outcomes

• Recognise how to avoid the pitfalls in implementing talent management and succession planning
• Identify the resources needed in implementing a talent management programme
• Decide upon the right succession model to adopt