Effective Succession Planning: Ensuring Leadership Continuity and Building Talent from Within

Now thoroughly updated and expanded—the most comprehensive book on systematic succession planning.

Since 1994 Effective Succession Planning has been helping readers develop a strong succession program—and avoid the disruption (maybe even disaster) that can result when key employees move on unexpectedly.

Now, with many sections of totally new material and extensive updates throughout, this indispensable guide is the most comprehensive resource on succession planning available. Readers will find a wealth of information on how to:

• Plan and implement a systematic program, following a proven model
• Identify competencies and clarify values for both planning and managing a succession program
• Assess current and future needs and resources
• Apply online and high-tech approaches to succession planning and management programs, and more.