Succession management : the definite "do's" and the detrimental "don'ts" / Ashnie Muthusamy.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Muthusamy, Ashnie, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Executive succession.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (172 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Randberg, South Africa : KR Publishing, 2018.

Summary:

A sound succession plan will minimise the risk of disruption (or even disaster!) during times of change within an organisation. However, implementing a well-designed succession management system, is easier said than done. It calls for a comprehensive understanding of the practice of succession planning, particularly within the context of South Africa's BEEE and employment equity policies. Succession Management was written especially for the South Africa workplace and is the most comprehensive resource on succession planning available locally. In it, readers will find step-by-step guides, checklists and case studies on how to: * Understand the Why of Succession Management? * Building a business case for succession* How Will You Get There: Succession Management Process * Succeeding at Succession Management* Managing Successor Transition into Vacant Roles* Success Measures and Metrics* And more!This is an indispensable book for every CEO, board member, HR executive and talent manager!

Contents:

Cover

Title Page

Copyright Page

Table of Contents

About the Author

Introduction

Who is this book for?

Using this book

Flow chart for succession management

Chapter 1 Philosophy of succession management

The organisational view of succession management

Succession management in South Africa

Differentiating between succession planning and succession management

The essence of succession management

Succession categories

Chapter 2 Understanding the why of succession management

Reflection exercise: A typical trigger for succession management

Why was succession management placed on the table?

Is the business losing critical skills?

Common succession management myths

Chapter 3 Building a business case for succession

A business case framework for succession

What is the business rationale for succession management?

Chapter 4 Where is your organisation now?

Organisational culture as an enabler

Is the organisational culture conducive to succession management?

Succession health check

Succession maturity

Chapter 5 Where do you want to be?

The guiding principles you should consider for building succession

Chapter 6 How will you get there: A fit for purpose succession management process

Selecting an off-the-shelf succession process

Designing and implementing a succession management process

Chapter 7 Succeeding at succession management

Critical success factors

Frequently Asked Questions

Chapter 8 Managing successor transition into vacant roles

Building succession management sustainability

Conditions of succession

Chapter 9 Success measures and metrics

Chapter 10 Final words: To infinity and beyond

ANNEXURES

Annexure 1: Readiness checklist

Annexure 2: RACI Matrix

Annexure 3: Change and communication plan

Annexure 4: Training outcomes.

Annexure 5: Executive letter to management team

Annexure 6: Senior manager email to managers

Annexure 7: Career questions

Annexure 8: High potential indicators (Line Manager completes)

Annexure 9: Talent profile example

Annexure 10: Succession template

Annexure 11: Succession status visual map

Annexure 12: Ongoing leadership messages

Annexure 13: Feedback Form

Recommended Readings

Recommended Websites

References

End Notes

Index

Back cover.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

1-86922-752-2

OCLC:

1048787588