Career Development and Succession Planning Course
Course Syllabus: Strategic Career Development & Succession Planning Course Overview This interactive five-day program is designed for HR professionals, talent development leaders, and line managers responsible for building and supporting career growth frameworks and succession planning systems within their organizations. …
- London, Lisbon
- Dates upon request
- 5 Days
- From 5,100.00 + VAT
Course Syllabus: Strategic Career Development & Succession Planning
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| 03 May 2026 | 466 | Oxford Executive Institute | 12/04/2026 11:22 AM | Oxford Executive Institute | 12/04/2026 11:22 AM | London | 5 Days | £5,100.00 |
| 04 May 2026 | 467 | Oxford Executive Institute | 12/04/2026 11:22 AM | Oxford Executive Institute | 12/04/2026 11:22 AM | Barcelona | 5 Days | £6,375.00 |
| 04 May 2026 | 468 | Oxford Executive Institute | 12/04/2026 11:22 AM | Oxford Executive Institute | 12/04/2026 11:22 AM | Milan | 5 Days | £6,375.00 |
| 04 May 2026 | 469 | Oxford Executive Institute | 12/04/2026 11:22 AM | Oxford Executive Institute | 12/04/2026 11:22 AM | Athens | 5 Days | £6,375.00 |
| 04 May 2026 | 470 | Oxford Executive Institute | 12/04/2026 11:22 AM | Oxford Executive Institute | 12/04/2026 11:22 AM | Dubai | 5 Days | £6,375.00 |
Course Overview
This interactive five-day program is designed for HR professionals, talent development leaders, and line managers responsible for building and supporting career growth frameworks and succession planning systems within their organizations.
As workforce dynamics evolve, organizations must balance employee aspirations with long-term talent needs. This course provides a practical and strategic approach to career development, succession planning, and high-potential management, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and future leadership requirements.
Participants will explore best practices, tools, and methodologies to design, implement, and evaluate career development initiatives and succession planning frameworks that are agile, inclusive, and results-driven.
Who Should Attend
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HR managers and specialists involved in career or talent management
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Organizational development and learning professionals
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Line managers accountable for developing their teams
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Leaders designing or overseeing succession planning initiatives
Learning Objectives
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
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Understand the principles of career development and succession planning
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Differentiate between succession planning, replacement planning, and talent management
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Compare traditional HR practices with development-focused approaches
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Define and delegate roles in career development between employees and the organization
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Implement innovative and practical career development strategies
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Operate and evaluate effective succession planning programs
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Develop individual development plans (IDPs) and support career decision-making
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Identify, assess, and retain high-potential employees within a structured framework
Course Content
Day 1: People-Centered Career Development
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Shifting focus: Putting people before numbers
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Aligning organizational and individual needs
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Understanding employee expectations
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Reviewing current HR priorities
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Comparing traditional HR vs. development-focused HR practices
Day 2: Foundations of Career and Succession Planning
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Understanding the modern career landscape
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Definitions and key elements of career development
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Introduction to succession planning and its strategic importance
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Benefits of integrated systems for planning and development
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Assessing organizational readiness for change
Day 3: Fostering a Development-Oriented Culture
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Characteristics of a high-development culture
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Career development as a driver of organizational change
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Roles and responsibilities in fostering growth:
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HR as a facilitator
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Line managers as coaches
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Senior leadership as champions
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Employees as active participants
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Day 4: Identifying and Managing High Potentials
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Differentiating high potentials from high performers
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Techniques for assessing potential and readiness
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Global best practices in high-potential management
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Designing processes to identify, engage, and retain top talent
Day 5: Tools and Strategies for Career Growth and Succession
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Competency frameworks as the foundation for development
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The role of coaching and mentoring in building capability
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Offering career counseling and development support services
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Building and sustaining internal succession pipelines:
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Making the business case
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Launching and refining succession plans
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Evaluating current roles and forecasting future needs
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Bridging development gaps through targeted planning
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Course Features
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Practical case studies and real-world examples
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Interactive group exercises and role-plays
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Development of a sample Individual Development Plan (IDP)
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Succession planning templates and readiness tools
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Certificate of Completion awarded
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