Leadership Development and Succession Planning: Identifying, Assessing and Developing the Next Generation of Leaders Beyond the Here and Now

December 3, 2025

Leadership Development and Succession Planning: Identifying, Assessing and Developing the Next Generation of Leaders Beyond the Here and Now

Pamela R. Newton | 2022

Abstract

The Leadership Development and Succession Planning course focuses on organizations’ strategic management concepts and techniques from a non-profit perspective. Topics emphasized include developing a succession plan, setting objectives, and crafting a strategy for the organization’s long-term growth and profitability.

This course is intended to apply theoretical knowledge to various organizational situations from a top-management perspective. The concepts and techniques of Leadership Development and Succession Planning will be presented as a framework for decision making. Organizations will learn the importance of creating and implementing a strong succession planning process, discover how to identify, assess and develop potential leaders, and prepare the next generation for success.

The information represented within the course structure is essential for future leaders as it enables them to minimize the risk of losing the chance of building the organization’s bench strength. In addition, it provides them with the knowledge framework for the fulfillment of the critical leadership position in the organization they are working for, with the talented, competent, and professional leaders of the new generation.

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