• Succession Planning

  • Feb 28 2025
  • Length: 10 mins
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Succession Planning

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  • In this episode of How to Lead, Kate Waterfall Hill discusses the intricacies of succession planning and internal promotions versus external hires. Hearing first from Linda's boss William, on how not to do it, before Kate provides practical advice emphasising the importance of knowledge mapping, risk assessment, and development planning.

    Episode Highlights

    00:00 Introduction to Leadership and Succession Planning

    00:44 Linda the Bad Manager: A Case Study

    01:25 Internal Promotions vs External Hiring

    02:28 Succession Planning: Preparing for the Inevitable

    03:39 Internal Promotions: Benefits and Pitfalls

    05:41 External Recruitment: Fresh Perspectives and Challenges

    06:51 Practical Tips for Effective Succession Planning

    07:52 Key Takeaways and Final Thoughts

    08:49 Conclusion and Further Resources

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