Overview:
Succession planning is more than just backfilling roles it's about aligning your future leaders with your future strategy.
But what happens when your current pipeline lacks the skills, mindset, or readiness to carry your organization forward?
In this session, executive coach and former global HR leader Sable Ryan walks you through a strategic approach to succession planning when your existing talent isn't enough. You'll learn how to audit your pipeline, identify critical capability gaps, and create a development plan that aligns with your long-term vision.
Perfect for HR leaders, department heads, and senior executives ready to future-proof their teams and prevent leadership stalls before they happen.
Areas Covered in the Session:
- Evaluate the readiness of their current talent pipeline against organizational strategy and future business needs
- Identify the top 3 succession risk types (e.g., legacy loyalty bias, over-promoting high performers, and misaligned skill sets)
- Develop a capability-aligned succession strategy that includes re-skilling, cross-functional exposure, and culture-fit mapping
Who Will Benefit:
- HR Managers
- DEI Officers
- Compliance Professionals
- Department Heads
- Employee Relations Specialists
- Legal & Risk Teams