• To understand the importance of talent management and succession planning in the workplace
• To learn about different frameworks and strategies for talent management and succession planning
• To develop skills for implementing these frameworks and strategies in the workplace

• Definition of talent management and succession planning
• The role of middle managers in talent management and succession planning
• The talent management cycle, including talent planning, acquisition, development, retention, and succession
• The 9-box model as a tool for evaluating and developing talent
• The succession planning process, including the identification and development of successors for key roles
• Practical exercises on using the 9-box model and the succession planning process in talent management scenarios
• Best practices for effective talent management, including the importance of aligning talent management with business goals and the use of performance management and development plans

• Presentation of key concepts and frameworks
• Group discussions and brainstorming sessions
• Practical exercises and role-play
• Case studies and examples from various industries

This training will incorporate both theoretical and practical elements, with a focus on providing middle managers with the knowledge and skills they need to effectively engage in talent management and succession planning in the workplace. The theoretical elements of this training will include presentations on key concepts and frameworks, group discussions on best practices, and case studies and examples from various industries.

The practical elements of this training will include practical exercises and role-play, which will provide attendees with the opportunity to apply the concepts and frameworks covered to real-world scenarios and develop action plans for implementing these strategies in their own workplaces. These exercises will be designed to be interactive and engaging, and will include activities such as group discussions, brainstorming sessions, and role-play scenarios.

Overall, this training will provide a balanced mix of theoretical and practical elements, with a focus on equipping middle managers with the knowledge and skills they need to effectively engage in talent management and succession planning in the workplace.

(included in Half-Day and Full Day sessions)

• Talent management cycle: This framework involves the steps of talent planning, acquisition, development, retention, and succession in the management of talent in the organization.
• 9-box model: This tool involves evaluating and developing talent in the organization by considering both performance and potential.
• Succession planning process: This process involves identifying and developing successors for key roles in the organization.

• The talent management cycle can be used to guide the management of talent in the organization and ensure that the right people are in the right roles at the right time.
• The 9-box model can be used to evaluate and develop talent in the organization by considering both performance and potential.
• The succession planning process can be used to identify and develop successors for key roles in the organization, ensuring that the organization is prepared for leadership transitions.

At the end of this session, middle managers will have a deep understanding of the principles and practices of talent management and succession planning, and will have developed the skills to effectively implement these processes in the workplace. They will be able to use the talent management cycle to guide the management of talent in the organization, and will be able to use the 9-box model to evaluate and develop talent. They will also have a strong understanding of the succession planning process, and will be able to use this process to identify and develop successors for key roles in the organization. Overall, they will be equipped with the tools and knowledge to effectively manage talent and ensure succession readiness in their teams and organizations, and to lead with confidence in an uncertain and rapidly-changing business environment.