Succession planning and you National Hispanic

Transcript:Succession planning and you National Hispanic:
Succession planning and you National Hispanic Coalition of Federal Aviation Employees Conference Wednesday, August 6, 2014 9:15 am Ritz Carlton Hotel Pentagon City Ray B Consulting, LLC Objectives Define Succession Planning and its importance to your career Review the characteristics organizations are looking for in its successors and executives Examine developmental strategies to become a successor and an executive Identify ownership of your development 2 Ray B Consulting, LLC What is Succession Planning? Succession Planning is an organization’s structured efforts to build the bench strength for filling specific positions. Executive positions Management positions Technical positions 3 Ray B Consulting, LLC Succession Planning – Enhancing Your Career Organizations invest in succession planning and the employees selected to be successors. Assess your status relevant to specific competencies Complete an individual development plan Provide developmental opportunities Discuss your status and development with the organization’s leadership 4 Ray B Consulting, LLC Characteristics of Successors Open Flexible Communicator Interpersonal skills Decision maker Continual learner Creative/innovative Lead/inspire people 5 Ray B Consulting, LLC “Leadership is not about being perfect; it’s about influencing outcomes and inspiring others.” Courtney Lynch Characteristics of Successors Integrity/honesty Responsible Problem solver Technology savvy Enthusiastic/energetic Positive attitude Confident 6 Ray B Consulting, LLC "An important part of being a leader is being credible – credibility is derived from your character and your competence." U.S. Marines Captain Angie Morgan Developmental Strategies to become a Successor Networking Documenting accomplishments Applying to be a successor Applying for the SES Candidate Development Program Enhancing communication skills Accepting more responsibilities 7 Ray B Consulting, LLC Developmental Strategies to become a Successor Knowing your organization’s strategic plan Comparing current knowledge, skills and abilities with the executive competencies Identifying skill gaps and begin development to reduce the gaps Discussing career goals with your immediate manager 8 Ray B Consulting, LLC Developmental Strategies to become a Successor Performing exceptionally well in current job Obtaining a mentor Reading Taking online or video based courses Volunteering for special projects, job rotation, and developmental assignments 9 Ray B Consulting, LLC “Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success. If you love what you are doing, you will be successful. “ Albert Schweitzer Developmental Strategies to become an Executive 10 Ray B Consulting, LLC “SES candidates must demonstrate passion and initiative with an ability to motivate, inspire, and lead people to embrace change and new ideas, while increasing productivity and