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Human Resources and Talent Development HR-003

Talent Management and Succession Planning

An applied five-day programme focused specifically on Talent Management and Succession Planning.

Programme at a glance
ReferenceHR-003
Duration5 days
LevelProfessional
Learning topics20
KAIZEN EUROPEAN ACADEMY

Programme overview

This five-day Kaizen European Academy programme is dedicated specifically to Talent Management and Succession Planning. It develops practical capability in Talent & Succession through structured explanation, applied tools, realistic scenarios and guided workshops. Participants move from core concepts to hands-on application, performance control and an implementation plan that can be transferred directly to their workplace.

What you will gain

Learning objectives

Explain the essential concepts, terminology and professional context of Talent Management and Succession Planning.

Apply the principal methods and tools used in Talent Management and Succession Planning.

Analyse realistic situations and make evidence-based decisions related to Talent Management and Succession Planning.

Evaluate performance, risk and control requirements in Talent Management and Succession Planning.

Develop a practical implementation or improvement plan for Talent Management and Succession Planning.

01 · Who Should Attend

Who Should Attend

Professionals, specialists, supervisors and managers whose responsibilities involve talent management and succession planning or who need to build practical capability in this area.

02 · Programme Methodology

Programme Methodology

Instructor-led explanation, facilitated discussion, subject-specific case studies, practical templates, individual and group exercises, simulations or technical scenarios where appropriate, peer review and a final implementation workshop.

03 · Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes

Explain the essential concepts, terminology and professional context of Talent Management and Succession Planning. Apply the principal methods and tools used in Talent Management and Succession Planning. Analyse realistic situations and make evidence-based decisions related to Talent Management and Succession Planning. Evaluate performance, risk and control requirements in Talent Management and Succession Planning. Develop a practical implementation or improvement plan for Talent Management and Succession Planning.

04 · Prerequisites

Prerequisites

No formal prerequisite is required. Relevant professional experience is helpful; technical courses may assume basic familiarity with the operating environment.

Academic journey

Course Outline

A structured day-by-day learning agenda designed around practical application and progressive skill development.

Day
01
Module 1

Talent Management and Succession Planning: Foundations and Operating Context

Scope, terminology and professional context of Talent Management and Succession Planning

Current practices and emerging trends in Talent Management and Succession Planning

Roles, responsibilities and stakeholder expectations in Talent Management and Succession Planning

Diagnostic assessment of current Talent Management and Succession Planning practices

Day
02
Module 2

Core Methods and Tools for Talent & Succession

Talent philosophy and segmentation

Critical roles and talent pools

Potential versus performance

Talent review and calibration

Day
03
Module 3

Applied Practice in Talent Management and Succession Planning

Succession depth and readiness

Nine-box and alternative talent frameworks

Career architecture

Development planning

Day
04
Module 4

Performance, Risk and Control in Talent Management and Succession Planning

High-potential programmes

Retention risk for key talent

Leadership pipeline design

Talent mobility

Day
05
Module 5

Talent Management and Succession Planning: Integrated Workshop and Implementation

Succession metrics and governance

Bias in talent decisions

Emergency versus long-term succession

Talent risk mapping

KAIZEN EUROPEAN ACADEMY

What You Will Receive

01
Programme learning materials
02
Practical resources and templates where applicable
03
Kaizen completion certificate
04
Participant support throughout the learning week
Live learning calendar

Upcoming dates for this programme

Choose one of the next planned European dates, or create a private delivery around your own schedule.

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Choose your learning destination

European training destinations

This programme can be scheduled across our European training destinations. Venue and trainer are confirmed separately for each session.

39cities
20countries

Final venue, dates and trainer are confirmed when the session is scheduled.