This report seeks to understand the principles of succession planning and to apply those principles to implement a development plan for a colleague within a retail organisation.
Firstly, the report outlines what succession planning is by looking at relevant literature and how it is applied across various aspects of developing a plan. The second part of the report then seeks to apply the learnings to a live situation. Finally, the report will conclude that succession planning in retail is imperative given the current employment environment.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Introduction
- What is Succession Planning
- Developing a Succession Plan
- The Position
- The Candidate
- The Process
- The Review
- Assessment
- Colleague Background
- Duty Manager Position
- The Process and Plan
- Objective Setting
- Objective 1
- Objective 2
- Review
- Acting Up
- Training
- The Outcomes
- Conclusion
- References
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This report aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of succession planning principles and their practical application in developing a colleague's growth within a retail organization. It analyzes relevant literature to define succession planning and explores its application in real-world scenarios. The report concludes by emphasizing the importance of succession planning in retail, considering the current employment landscape.
- Defining and Understanding Succession Planning
- The Role of Human Resource Management and Planning in Succession Planning
- Developing a Comprehensive Succession Plan
- Identifying and Evaluating Potential Candidates
- Implementing and Evaluating Succession Plans
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
The initial chapters define succession planning within the broader context of human resource management and planning. They examine the importance of identifying critical positions within an organization and the need for comprehensive development systems for employees. The following chapters delve into developing a succession plan, covering aspects such as identifying suitable positions, analyzing job requirements, and evaluating potential candidates. The report concludes with a discussion on the importance of succession planning in the contemporary retail environment.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
Succession planning, human resource management, human resource planning, retail, development plans, employee development, talent management, performance management, job analysis, position analysis, critical positions, potential candidates, strategic planning.
- Quote paper
- Derek McCloskey (Author), 2017, Succession Planning in Retail, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/428662
