Succession Planning
Succession Planning
Why is succession planning important?
Indispensable Qualities of a Leader
Character Charisma Commitment Communication Competence Courage Discernment Focus Generosity Initiative Listening
Passion Positive Attitude Problem Solving Relationships Responsibility Security Self-Discipline Servanthood Teachability Vision
Indispensable Qualities of a Leader
Charisma The first impressions can seal the deal
Indispensable Qualities of a Leader
Commitment It separates doers from dreamers
Indispensable Qualities of a Leader
Communication Without it you travel alone
Developing excellent communication skills is absolutely essential to effective leadership. The leader must be able to share knowledge and ideas to transmit a sense of urgency and enthusiasm to others.
-- Gilbert Amelio, President & CEO of National Semiconductor Corp.
Indispensable Qualities of a Leader
Competence If you build it they will come
Indispensable Qualities of a Leader
Listening To connect with their hearts, use your ears
Relationships If you get along, theyll go along
Indispensable Qualities of a Leader
Teachability To keep leading, keep learning
Qualities Leaders Possess
Positive Role models Sensitive and caring Mentors Simplify bureaucracy (KIS) Accept challenges for the future
Leaders Make it Happen
An effective leader:
Is alive with spirit/enthusiasm Has passion during the time in office Makes the meetings useful, timely, and educational Asks the members what they want/need/expect from the Chapter Meets the needs of the members Sets an example that others may choose to follow
Leaders Are Visionaries
Adapt your leadership skills to the path of the future
Recognize need for effective succession planning through:
Encouragement Education Sharing of knowledge
Circle of Leadership
Make Commitment to Leadership Continuity Evaluate & Reward
Assess the Present
Identify & Develop Individual Talent
Assess the Future Needs Establish a Succession Planning Program
Succession Planning Steps
Strategic goal setting Laying a solid foundation Keep your eyes on the horizonbe forward thinking
Strategic Goal Setting
Where are we going? How do we want to get there? Who will take us there?
Laying a Solid Foundation
Communicate
Process Requirements Benefits
Focus Simplify
What is Succession Planning?
Having the right people in the right place at the right time An ongoing process of identifying and developing future leaders An opportunity to create standards for qualifications and competencies for future leaders Providing understanding to members of the potential leadership paths available and development needs
Succession Planning is a Process
The purpose and need for succession planning Timeframe and commitment involved Resources available Vision and mission How it will support the strategic plan of the association
Succession Planning
Future Plans
Succession planning begins the moment you are elected Focus on your resources (members) Build on their strengths
Succession Planning Provides Opportunities
Needs assessments
Assesses members feelings Remedy any past problems Plot successful future courses
Developing Future Leaders
Leaders create a comfortable environment for members Delegate and relinquish power to other members
Relinquishing will multiply members strengths Delegating builds confidence and encourages members to take risks
Pitfalls to Avoid
Lack of leadership Lack of communication Lack of understanding Making assumptions about future growth
Mentoring
What is it?
Structured, trusting relationship
What do mentors do?
Provide individuals with
Support Counsel Friendship Reinforcement Constructive Example
Are good listeners who want to help individuals develop
Mentoring
Deliberate learning is a cornerstone Both failure and success are powerful teachers Leaders need to tell their stories Development matures over time Mentoring is a joint venture
Mentoring
Chapters need to provide leadership that mentors and attracts members Successful mentoring must be developed and managed Its an important responsibility for all members Theres no magic recipe, mentoring grows and evolves
Mentoring
Mentor & mentee share responsibility and move forward together
Show belief in the whole system Show respect for the individual and each other A mentor must
Coach, guide, redirect, and teach Discourage complaints, encourage solutions Criticize privately, praise publicly
A mentee must be open to challenges presented to help them grow
Individual Development Plan
Tool to help develop and motivate an individual A focused and individualized approach to determine needs Member of Excellence criteria
Forward Thinking
Ongoing Discussion Continuous Evaluation Leaving a Legacy
Good leaders must first become good servants. -- Robert Greenleaf
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RESPONSIBILITIES OF LEADERSHIP
Leave tracks Pave the way for those who will follow Leave things better than you found them Make things easier for those who will follow Share lessons learned
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Thoughts to Remember
Leaders are energetic people who inspire others by example Leaders foster collaboration Leaders can make a positive difference in someones life
A leader takes people where they want to go.
A great leader takes people where they don't necessarily want to go but ought to be. -- Rosalynn Carter
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In Closing
Leaders develop a vision for moving members forward! Succession planning begins the moment you are elected! Mentoring new leaders will make your succession planning a success!
Succession Planning
Sources: Adapted from presentation done by Irene Karas, Past President, South Jersey Chapter IAAP (originally presented by Anita Reed Seminar Post-Convention Leadership Workshop on July 19, 2001). 2007-2008 AR-OK Leadership Training Presentation The 21 Indispensable Qualities of a Leader by John C. Maxwell Systematic Succession Planning by Rebecca Luhn Wolfe, Ph.D. Succession Planning Basics by Christee Gabour Atwood Websites: [Link]; [Link]/~mfreeman/mentor
