Succession Planning & Talent Pools In Human Resources

Succession planning strategies | Talent pool development | AI tools for HR | Leadership pipeline | HR risk management

What you'll learn

Build a systematic approach to succession planning in a company

Identify key roles and define the competencies required for them

Use modern AI tools to assess employee potential and readiness

Design personalized development trajectories for future leaders

Implement a transparent, inclusive, and sustainable succession process

Ensure business continuity during leadership transitions

Reduce HR risks and increase employee engagement through growth opportunities

Integrate succession planning into the broader HR strategy

Master techniques to monitor and improve succession plans

Apply AI to build dashboards, forecasts, and early warning signals for talent gaps

Requirements

Basic understanding of HR processes and talent management

Interest in leadership development and long-term workforce planning

No prior experience with AI tools required — everything will be explained clearly

Openness to using new technologies and implementing modern HR strategies

Suitable for both beginners and experienced HR professionals seeking structure and tools for succession planning

Description

What if your top manager resigned tomorrow—do you know who’s ready to take their place?In a volatile business world, few things are more critical than a well-crafted succession plan. Yet most companies fail to develop one until it’s too late. This course is your chance to change that—and to turn succession planning from a risk into a strategic advantage.Built by Mike Pritula, one of the top HR experts in the World and author of over 140 HR courses, this program blends strategic frameworks, AI tools, and real-world case studies from companies like Google, Intel, and Preply. Whether you’re in HR or leadership, this training gives you the clarity and tools to ensure your company’s leadership pipeline is always strong.Here’s what’s inside the course:Session 1: Introduction to Succession PlanningWhy succession matters | Risks of not planning | Business continuity | AI tools for scenario modelingSession 2: Identifying Key Positions and CompetenciesStrategic role mapping | Competency models | AI-powered org structure analysis | Skills CloudSession 3: Assessing Talent and Selecting Successors9-box grid | Interviews, 360, assessments | AI tools like Pymetrics, Intelogos | Managing candidate expectationsSession 4: Developing Your Talent PoolIDPs | Rotations, mentoring | AI learning recommendations | Leadership acceleration toolsSession 5: Communication and DEI in SuccessionInclusive planning | Transparency vs. confidentiality | AI tools to detect bias in your pipelineSession 6: Monitoring, Metrics and IntegrationKPIs and dashboards | Linking succession to L&D and performance | AI dashboards | Tools like Peoplebox and SuccessFactorsDon’t wait for a crisis to test your leadership pipeline. This is your opportunity to build a future-proof, data-driven succession system that integrates seamlessly with your overall HR strategy.Enroll now and get ahead of tomorrow’s challenges—before they catch you unprepared.

Overview

Section 1: Foundations of Succession Planning and Strategic Risk Mitigation

Lecture 1 Introduction to Succession Planning and Its Business Impact

Section 2: Identifying Key Positions and Strategic Role Competency Mapping

Lecture 2 Mapping Critical Roles and Competencies Using AI Tools

Section 3: Talent Evaluation and Successor Identification With AI Analytics

Lecture 3 Talent Assessment, 9-Box Grid and AI-Powered Successor Analysis

Section 4: Developing Future Leaders: AI-Personalized Learning Paths

Lecture 4 Creating Individual Development Plans and Talent Growth Programs

Section 5: Ensuring DEI and Transparent Communication in Succession Systems

Lecture 5 Inclusive Implementation and AI Bias Monitoring in Planning

Section 6: Sustaining Succession Planning Through Metrics and AI Dashboards

Lecture 6 KPI Tracking, Integration and Continuous System Improvement

HR specialists and HR business partners involved in talent development,HR directors and L&D professionals building long-term leadership pipelines,Team leaders and department heads managing key personnel,Talent management and succession planning professionals,Business owners and top managers seeking organizational continuity,Anyone responsible for identifying, developing, or replacing key employees