Rothwell, a professor at Pennsylvania State University College of Education, has undertaken what is arguably the most comprehensive study of succession planning in the 1990s. The findings of his research and its possible implications are outlined here.
This document provides an overview of talent management looking at why the acquisition and retention of talent is such a major issue at the turn of the century, and what the best practice strategies are in the 'war for talent'.
This short model will help you to select a successor for a leadership position from an internal pool of candidates.
Hiring a CEO is never easy. One fundamental decision is whether to hire from inside or outside the organisation. Here we outline the advantages and disadvantages of each approach.
Exit interviews provide valuable feedback on your organisation’s culture, working environment, career development opportunities and leadership style. Here you will find tips on how to plan, conduct and use the findings of exit interviews to help reduce turnover and protect your employer brand.
Succession planning is an important means of achieving competitive advantage. This guide offers a practical approach to implementing or reviewing a succession planning strategy within your organisation.
A review of the work of Melvin Sorcher and James Brant, who have identified six common characteristics which executives tend to place too strong an emphasis on when choosing a new leader.
This questionnaire is designed to help you assess how effective your organisation is at finding, developing and retaining talented people. Allow around 45 minutes completion.
Wendy Hirsh is a leading thinker in the field of succession planning. Here you will find her thinking on the subject, together with some top tips for success.
Written by renowned US consultants McKinsey and Co in 1998, 'The War for Talent' article sparked the modern interest in talent management. This article provides a detailed overview of their ideas.
This article provides an overview of the new strategies business leaders and CEOs are using to nurture their leaders of the future.
B players have considerable influence on your organisation’s long-term performance. DeLong and Vijayaraghavan describe B players’ strengths, the four B player types and offer ways leaders can foster their brand of talent. Their views are summarised here.
