Course Objective
- Define “succession planning” for public health agencies
- Explain the rationale for succession planning in public health
- Identify the key elements of the succession planning process
- Describe the link between change management and organizational succession planning
- Explain the critical success factors for succession planning in public health
Date: November 10, 2020
Presenter:
Emil J. Sadloch, MA
SADLOCH DEVELOPMENT CONSULTANTS
In this month’s Log-in2Learn, Emil J. Sadloch, MA, highlights the importance of succession planning and why it is so relevant for public health today. While acknowledging the incredible contributions of public health officials during this pandemic, he underscores the aspects of leadership, change management and workforce resilience that enabled this. He goes on to discuss the necessary shift in focus needed to address the future of public health and how leaders can recover and adapt from times of crisis. Emil elaborates ways to strengthen the current workforce in preparation for new challenges, while simultaneously grooming the next generation for the same. He walks us through 10 important goals of succession planning and what the existing barriers look like. Lastly, he shows us how to create an effective succession planning system by walking us through crucial practices and providing us with important tips to develop future leaders.
Participants will be able to:
- Define “succession planning” for public health agencies
- Explain the rationale for succession planning in public health
- Identify the key elements of the succession planning process
- Describe the link between change management and organizational succession planning
- Explain the critical success factors for succession planning in public health
