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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: www.mentoring.org; www.sonic.net/~mfreeman/mentor

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