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Effective Succession Planning, 5th Edition
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Effective Succession Planning, 5th Edition

by William J. Rothwell
November 2015
Intermediate to advanced
512 pages
14h 32m
English
AMACOM
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Quick Start Guide

Readers of past editions of this book have occasionally asked me for some upfront guidance on deciding right away how to get started in launching a succession planning and management program. That is the reason for this Quick Start Guide. Though subsequent chapters treat many topics in depth and the Advance Organizer gives you ideas about the possible shortcomings of your own organization’s SP&M practices compared to best practice, this Quick Start Guide suggests how you can get started fast on a succession planning program.

Step 1: Talk to top managers in your organization to find out whether they perceive a need for succession planning and management and/or talent management in your organization. If they do, then jump to step ...

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