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

Rothwell, William J

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0814414168 ISBN 13: 9780814414163

Publisher: AMACOM, 2010

Synopsis

Organizations that don't take steps to plan for future talent needs at all levels, will face certain disruptions, and even disasters, when key employees leave. Still the most comprehensive and authoritative book on the subject, this new edition of Effective Succession Planning presents strategies for creating a complete, systematic succession planning program.

Updated and expanded to reflect the latest trends and best practices in succession management, the book contains 20% new material, including chapters on recruitment and retention as part of succession planning, as well as updated references and research. The book also includes a CD-Rom filled with worksheets, assessment tools, and training guides...everything readers need to help lead their organizations into the future.

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Review:

""If you're leading the succession planning charge in your company, you can find most anything you need to know in this book."" --Training magazine ""Rothwell, through his aggressive research and a systematic approach to succession planning, has developed a guide for today's leaders and HR managers on how to be prepared to deal with changes in key human capital."" -- Patrick E. Gerity, Ph.D., Executive Director, State System University Center for Southwest Pennsylvania ""This book is practical, readable, and highly useful to anyone seeking long-term solutions to the succession planning dilemma."" -- Stephen B. King, Ph.D., Executive Director, Leadership and Management Development, Management Concepts ""Dr. Rothwell brings the practices of succession planning into the fifth generation in this new book. Practitioners and others who are faced with planning and implementing state-of-the-art succession planning programs in organizations will find this to be a must-have resource."" -- David D. Dubois, Ph.D., President, DuBois & Associates, and author of Competency-Based Performance Improvement ""Rothwell brings succession planning into proper perspective for organizations. From an in-depth strategic viewpoint to an operational, applications-based approach, the author has captured and delivered a comprehensive approach to succession planning."" -- Dr. Robert K. Prescott, SPHR, Director, Management Development Institute, Eckerd College, affiliate of the Center for Creative Leadership ""This book equipped me with the skill set I needed to create and implement an effective succession plan for my organization. I found the activities and practical guides and tips extremely helpful for making my succession planning initiative a reality. This will make a huge difference in our ability to retain and develop our employees."" -- Marsha King, Ph.D., Senior Management Development Consultant, Capital One Financial HR Professional: .".".a valuable resource.""" ""If you're leading the succession planning charge in your company, you can find most anything you need to know in this book."" --Training magazine ""Rothwell, through his aggressive research and a systematic approach to succession planning, has developed a guide for today's leaders and HR managers on how to be prepared to deal with changes in key human capital."" -- Patrick E. Gerity, Ph.D., Executive Director, State System University Center for Southwest Pennsylvania ""This book is practical, readable, and highly useful to anyone seeking long-term solutions to the succession planning dilemma."" -- Stephen B. King, Ph.D., Executive Director, Leadership and Management Development, Management Concepts ""Dr. Rothwell brings the practices of succession planning into the fifth generation in this new book. Practitioners and others who are faced with planning and implementing state-of-the-art succession planning programs in organizations will find this to be a must-have resource."" -- David D. Dubois, Ph.D., President, DuBois & Associates, and author of Competency-Based Performance Improvement ""Rothwell brings succession planning into proper perspective for organizations. From an in-depth strategic viewpoint to an operational, applications-based approach, the author has captured and delivered a comprehensive approach to succession planning."" -- Dr. Robert K. Prescott, SPHR, Director, Management Development Institute, Eckerd College, affiliate of the Center for Creative Leadership ""This book equipped me with the skill set I needed to create and implement an effective succession plan for my organization. I found the activities and practical guides and tips extremely helpful for making my succession planning initiative a reality. This will make a huge difference in our ability to retain and develop our employees."" -- Marsha King, Ph.D., Senior Management Development Consultant, Capital One Financial HR Professional: .".".a valuable resource.""" ""If you're leading the succession planning charge in your company, you can find most anything you need to know in this book."" --Training magazine ""Rothwell, through his aggressive research and a systematic approach to succession planning, has developed a guide for today's leaders and HR managers on how to be prepared to deal with changes in key human capital."" -- Patrick E. Gerity, Ph.D., Executive Director, State System University Center for Southwest Pennsylvania ""This book is practical, readable, and highly useful to anyone seeking long-term solutions to the succession planning dilemma."" -- Stephen B. King, Ph.D., Executive Director, Leadership and Management Development, Management Concepts ""Dr. Rothwell brings the practices of succession planning into the fifth generation in this new book. Practitioners and others who are faced with planning and implementing state-of-the-art su ""If you're leading the succession planning charge in your company, you can find most anything you need to know in this book."" --Training magazine ""Rothwell, through his aggressive research and a systematic approach to succession planning, has developed a guide for today's leaders and HR managers on how to be prepared to deal with changes in key human capital."" -- Patrick E. Gerity, Ph.D., Executive Director, State System University Center for Southwest Pennsylvania ""This book is practical, readable, and highly useful to anyone seeking long-term solutions to the succession planning dilemma."" -- Stephen B. King, Ph.D., Executive Director, Leadership and Management Development, Management Concepts ""Dr. Rothwell brings the practices of succession planning into the fifth generation in this new book. Practitioners and others who are faced with planning and implementing state-of-the-art succession planning programs in organizations will find this to be a must-have resource."" -- David D. Dubois, Ph.D., President, DuBois & Associates, and author of Competency-Based Performance Improvement ""Rothwell brings succession planning into proper perspective for organizations. From an in-depth strategic viewpoint to an operational, applications-based approach, the author has captured and delivered a comprehensive approach to succession planning."" -- Dr. Robert K. Prescott, SPHR, Director, Management Development Institute, Eckerd College, affiliate of the Center for Creative Leadership ""This book equipped me with the skill set I needed to create and implement an effective succession plan for my organization. I found the activities and practical guidesand tips extremely helpful for making my succession planning initiative a reality. This will make a huge difference in our ability to retain and develop our employees."" -- Marsha King, Ph.D., Senior Management Development Consultant, Capital One Financial HR Professional:,,"."a valuable resource."""

From the Back Cover:

Let’s say tomorrow morning your most valuable executive announced that she was leaving to accept a similar position elsewhere. What if you had to cope with the loss of certain key members of the management team you’ve come to rely on? Are there certain technical or specialized positions at your company with only one person who knows how to do them? Is your organization prepared for the loss of your most crucial players? In short: Do you have a rock-solid succession plan in place?

The most comprehensive and authoritative book on the subject, now updated and expanded to reflect the latest trends and best practices, the fourth edition of Effective Succession Planning provides you with the tools and guidance you need to revamp your succession strategy, create and put in place a new one, and arm yourself against the trauma of personnel shakeups...all without missing a beat.

Praise for Previous Editions of Effective Succession Planning:

“...A valuable resource.” — HR Professional

“If you’re leading the succession planning charge in your company, you can find most anything you need to know in this book.” — Training magazine

“Rothwell, through his aggressive research and a systematic approach to succession planning, has developed a guide for today’s leaders and HR managers on how to be prepared to deal with changes in key human capital.” — Patrick E. Gerity, Ph.D., Executive Director, State System University Center for Southwest Pennsylvania

“This book is practical, readable, and highly useful to anyone seeking long-term solutions to the succession planning dilemma.” — Stephen B. King, Ph.D., Executive Director, Leadership and Management Development, Management Concepts

“Dr. Rothwell brings the practices of succession planning into the fifth generation in this new book. Practitioners and others who are faced with planning and implementing state-of-the-art succession planning programs in organizations will find this to be a must-have resource.” — David D. Dubois, Ph.D., President, DuBois & Associates, and author of Competency-Based Performance Improvement

“Rothwell brings succession planning into proper perspective for organizations. From an in-depth strategic viewpoint to an operational, applications-based approach, the author has captured and delivered a compre­hensive approach to succession planning.” — Dr. Robert K. Prescott, SPHR, Director, Management Development Institute, Eckerd College, affiliate of the Center for Creative Leadership

“This book equipped me with the skill set I needed to create and implement an effective succession plan for my organization. I found the activities and practical guides and tips extremely helpful for making my succession planning initiative a reality. This will make a huge difference in our ability to retain and develop our employees.” — Marsha King, Ph.D., Senior Management Development Consultant, Capital One Financial

About this edition

• Publisher: AMACOM
• Publication date: 2010
• ISBN 10: 0814414168
• ISBN 13: 9780814414163
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 4
• Number of pages: 450