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Passing The Torch
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Passing The Torch

A Guide to the Succession Planning Process

Norma Dávila and Wanda Piña-Ramirez
ASTD Publications, 2015

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Many companies fail to plan for the departure of critical executives and employees. Without a formal succession plan, the leaders of any organization of more than a few hundred employees can’t keep track of everyone critical to running the business, much less when they might leave and what it would take to replace them. You will find everything you need to execute an effective succession plan – templates, charts, worksheets and guides to best practices – in this slim volume. Talent development consultants Wanda Piña-Ramirez and Norma Dávila offer a practical, action-oriented manual that takes you from thinking about succession planning to building a “business case,” assembling a project team, creating and executing the plan, and measuring the results. Though this handbook is not for small businesses, getAbstract recommends the authors’ advice and techniques to CEOs, HR managers, learning officers, and all leaders of midsize or large organizations who must plan for the departure of critical talent.

Take-Aways

  • Failing to plan for the loss of critical personnel carries tremendous risk.
  • Succession planning prepares your firm to continue without disruption.
  • Succession planning requires support and participation from the CEO and other senior executives.

About the Authors

Wanda Piña-Ramirez and Norma Dávila operate the Human Factor Consulting Group in Puerto Rico. Each is a past president of an ATD chapter.

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