Book description
The fast and easy way to get a handle on business succession planning
While the demand for effective managers continues to grow, the
retirement of baby boomers is producing a sharp decline in the ranks
of available management personnel. In addition, the executives of the
future are expected to be more sophisticated in order to develop and
lead new global and technological initiatives. For these reasons,
strategic and often long-sighted succession planning for the eventual
replacement of managers at all levels has reached a critical level.
Business Succession Planning For Dummies aids managers, human
resource professionals, and upper management in cultivating and
retaining their existing employees to ensure the availability and
capability of persons to assume leadership roles in the future. In
plain English, it prepares business owners to ask the difficult
questions when it comes to developing a working succession plan for
their businesses key positions. This book also offers information on
how to retain and train personnel within an organization so that a
more seamless transition can be made when a senior leader or other
important personnel retires or leaves the organization.
- How to retain and train personnel for a more seamless transition
- Easy-to-follow guidance on developing a working succession plan
- Tips to create a plan to save time, money, knowledge, and
clients by hiring from within
If you're a manager or human resources professional looking to
develop a working succession plan, this hands-on, friendly guide has
you covered.
Arnie Dahlke is an independent organizational consultant, assisting
both private (for-profit and nonprofit) and public organizations. His
clients include Chevrolet, Saturn, Coca-Cola, Gelson's Markets, and
Northgate Markets. He provides courses and seminars across the country
for all levels of learners.
