Talent Management and Succession Planning
Organisations that manage talent deliberately are rarely caught out by departures or growth. This course covers how to identify, develop, and retain key people, and how to build a reliable pipeline for critical roles.
Course outline
What this programme covers, module by module.
- 01Identifying high potential and business critical talent objectively
- 02Building targeted development plans for future leaders
- 03Creating succession plans and pipelines for key roles
- 04Using the nine box grid to map performance and potential
- 05Retaining talent through targeted engagement and stretch
- 06Assessing readiness for promotion against clear criteria
- 07Reducing the risk and disruption of unexpected departures
What you will gain
- Identify high potential and critical talent
- Build development plans for future leaders
- Create succession plans for key roles
- Retain talent through targeted engagement
- Assess readiness for promotion objectively
- Reduce risk from unexpected departures
Who should attend
- HR managers and business partners
- Talent management specialists
- Senior line managers
- Organisational development staff
Upcoming sessions
| Date | City | Duration | Fees | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 to 6 Nov 2026 | Pretoria | 5 Days | R18,000 | |
| 16 to 20 Nov 2026 | Durban | 5 Days | R18,000 | |
| 7 to 11 Dec 2026 | Cape Town | 5 Days | R18,000 | |
| 11 to 15 Jan 2027 | Johannesburg | 5 Days | R18,000 | |
| 15 to 19 Feb 2027 | London | 5 Days | US$1,800 | |
| 26 to 30 Apr 2027 | Dubai | 5 Days | US$1,800 | |
| 28 Jun to 2 Jul 2027 | Pretoria | 5 Days | R18,000 |
Fees are per delegate and exclude VAT. Public intakes are confirmed once minimum numbers are met. We also deliver this course on your own schedule, in-house or live online.
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- R18,000 per delegate
- Duration
- 5 Days
- Field
- Human Resources & Training
- Formats
- In-house, public, online
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