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Recruitment

Succession planning

E-learning
04/04/2021
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At a glance

This module provides governors, trustees and clerks with guidance and practical steps for preparing and reviewing a succession plan for chairing roles on their board and encouraging their ongoing learning and development.

You will cover:

the importance and principles of succession planning
the characteristics of good chairing
barriers that might hinder succession planning
how to develop a suitable structure for succession with your board
tools, strategies and knowledge to plan for the future of your board
Study time

40 minutes

Certificate upon completion

Module description

Practical e-learning support to help governing boards develop and plan their future leadership. This new e-learning module is created by our in-house governance experts, in partnership with Inspiring Governance.

This module will support you in creating an effective succession plan by spotting potential leaders currently on your board or designing a targeted recruitment process. It provides all the knowledge and understanding you will need to do so in an interactive space.

Upon completion, you will be able to not only spot but also develop potential leaders and help them to understand and practice what it is they need to do.

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    • “This is a great course, not just for the governance within schools but also in my role within a business area. I will be using the skills learned in this module to enhance the performance of my team in work as well as in my role as parent governor.”

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    • “I found this a useful course, to make clear the importance of succession planning, what the challenges could be and some solutions to avoid the potential challenges.”

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    • “Very good course that was knowledgeable with the right amount of theory and practical. I liked how there was case studies, examples and the chance to do activities.”

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    • “Very informative and a real eye opener for the need to ensure forward planning and not just responsive.”

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