Many organizations, large and small, both in the public and private sectors have voiced concern about the future and the leadership that will manage it. Few have an articulated step-by-step gameplan for identifying, developing, nurturing and preparing today’s and tomorrow’s leaders. Many have realized painfully and after the fact, that by not having this key strategic component in place they have missed a priceless opportunity to strengthen their company’s position in the global marketplace. You will learn how to: Identify the critical elements of a company’s management succession plan Design and sustain an articulated plan Identify, internally and externally qualified and qualifiable candidates for succession Achieve and receive a succession commitment from both candidate and top management Transmit this philosophy and its benefits to and throughout the organization Factor in and utilize workplace diversity as an important sub-component to this initiative