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Talent Management
Connect workforce planning, development, succession, and retention into one strategy
Why It Matters
Many organizations discover talent gaps only when a key person resigns or a new program launches without the right staff. Recruiting, training, and succession planning each happen, but in isolation and usually in reaction to a crisis. An integrated talent strategy looks ahead. It identifies critical roles and skills, builds internal pipelines, and focuses retention efforts where they matter most. The result is an organization better prepared for growth, turnover, and leadership transitions.
Course Description
Aimed at leaders and HR professionals who shape talent decisions, this is a strategic course. Participants start by identifying the critical roles and skills their organization will need in the coming years and comparing them with current capacity. A workforce planning exercise turns those gaps into priorities. Small groups then design development pathways for high-potential staff and practice a talent review discussion using sample profiles, focusing on evidence and avoiding bias. A succession segment covers identifying ready-now and ready-later candidates for key roles. The course closes with retention: spotting flight risk and targeting effort where it counts. Participants leave with a draft talent plan outline for their organization.
Key Focus Areas
Participants explore and practice:
Identifying critical roles and future skill needs
Workforce planning that turns gaps into priorities
Development pathways and internal talent pipelines
Talent reviews and succession planning for key roles
Targeted retention for critical talent
Learning Outcomes
Participants will be able to:
Identify critical roles and the skills they will require
Conduct a workforce gap analysis for their organization
Lead a talent review discussion grounded in evidence
Draft a succession plan for at least one key role
Who Should Attend
HR and talent leaders
Executive teams and senior managers
Organizational development staff
Leaders of growing nonprofits and agencies
Delivery and Customization
Examples, scenarios, and activities are adapted to your audience and goals. Delivery is available in person, virtually, or in a hybrid format, as a standalone session or as part of a series. Format and length are agreed during scoping.
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