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Succession Planning Essentials

Topic-Leadership

This program introduces the fundamentals of succession planning—why it matters, elements of an effective plan, and how to ensure your organization is prepared for leadership transitions. Whether for small family businesses or large corporations, participants will learn the fundamental design strategies of succession plans that help ensure business continuity and strengthen workforce development efforts.

Program Goal
To establish a working knowledge of the key fundamentals of effective succession planning processes 

Program Objectives
After completing this program, participants will be able to:

  • The “Why” of Succession Planning – Understand the importance of preparing for leadership changes and how it impacts business stability, employee development, and stakeholder confidence.
  • Types of Succession Plans – Learn the difference between long-term and emergency plans, and when each is needed.
  • Step-by-Step Process – Explore the full cycle: identifying key roles, assessing skills, selecting candidates, developing talent, and reviewing/refining plans.
  • Practical Tools & Questions – Gain frameworks and guiding questions to evaluate vulnerabilities, spot potential successors, and build structured development plans.
  • Best Practices – Learn proven strategies such as starting with critical roles, aligning HR and leadership, forecasting business needs, and conducting annual talent reviews.

Designed For:  HR professionals and business leaders interested in designing or redesigning aspects of their succession planning process

Facilitator: Laura Schoenborn - Preuss, Ph. D., LSP - Workforce Solutions, LLC

Price:  $190 Member | $240 Non-Member
When
10/13/2026 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Eastern Daylight Time
Where
The Employers Association 5570 Executive Parkway, SE Grand Rapids 49512
Registration
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