Foreword by Lou L. Sabina, Ph.D.
Preface
Acknowledgments
Introduction
Chapter 1. An Introduction to Succession Planning
Part I: Identification of Leadership Talent
Chapter 2. Basic of Talent Identification
Chapter 3. Multiple Measures for Identification
Chapter 4. Internal Versus External Sources of Talent
Chapter 5. Characteristics of High-Potential Talent
Part II: Targeted and Specific Development and Mentoring
Chapter 6. An Overview of Talent Management
Chapter 7. Avoiding Generic Training
Chapter 8. Targeted and Specific Development
Chapter 9. Mentoring
Part III: Retention of Promising Talent
Chapter 10. Issues of Retention
Chapter 11. Practical Solutions for Retention
Chapter 12. The Importance of Culture for Retaining the Best
Part IV: An Overarching View and Assessment of Succession Planning
Chapter 13. Bringing a Plan to Fruition
Chapter 14. Assessing a Plan
Chapter 15. Final Thoughts
Index
About the Author