Business Succession Planning 1-Day Workshop | Fort Wayne, IN

Event Details

• Duration: 1-Day Practical Training (8 Hours)
• Timing: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (including breaks)
• Location: Location shared via email ( Complete Address )
• Format: Classroom Training (Virtual option available on request)
• Language: English
• Certificate: Course Completion Certificate
• PDUs Awarded: 8 Professional Development Units
• Contact: [email protected]

Event Description:

Business Succession Planning Workshop

Be prepared for the future of your business with our Business Succession Planning 1-Day Workshop — a powerful, hands-on program designed to help leaders and HR professionals develop robust succession strategies for long-term growth and sustainability.

Leadership transitions are inevitable — but with the right succession plan, your business can continue to thrive even when key people move on. This workshop provides a step-by-step approach to designing, implementing, and maintaining an effective succession planning strategy that ensures organizational continuity and leadership readiness.

Through interactive discussions, case studies, and group exercises, participants will explore how to identify high-potential employees, develop future leaders, and create a succession pipeline aligned with business goals.

Whether you’re preparing for leadership changes, planning retirements, or building a culture of growth and mentorship, this workshop equips you with the practical tools to make succession planning a core part of your business strategy.

• Understand the importance of succession planning in business continuity
• Learn the difference between succession and replacement planning
• Develop a succession planning framework tailored to your organization
• Conduct a SWOT analysis to set strategic goals
• Design a mentoring and development program for future leaders
• Assign roles, responsibilities, and build monitoring systems
• Manage change effectively throughout the transition process
• Identify and overcome common obstacles in succession planning
• Learn to evaluate success and sustain leadership pipelines

• Business Owners and Entrepreneurs
• HR Managers and Talent Development Professionals
• Department Heads and Functional Leaders
• Organizational Development Consultants
• Anyone responsible for leadership or workforce planning

✅ Practical tools and templates for real-world application
✅ Case studies and group exercises
✅ Certificate of Completion
✅ Networking with industry professionals

09:00 AM – 09:30 AM:
Welcome, Introductions & Workshop Overview

• Course objectives
• Participant expectations

09:30 AM – 10:15 AM:
Module 1: Succession Planning vs Replacement Planning

• Understanding what succession planning really means
• The difference between replacement and succession planning
• Identifying key leadership positions and requirements

10:15 AM – 10:30 AM:
Tea/Coffee Break

10:30 AM – 11:15 AM:
Module 2: Preparing for the Planning Process

• Setting parameters for the planning process
• Forming a planning committee
• Gathering essential business and operational data

11:15 AM – 12:00 PM:
Module 3: Initiating the Process

• Creating mission and vision statements
• Building a mentoring mindset
• Identifying potential future leaders

12:00 PM – 01:00 PM:
Module 4: Conducting a SWOT Analysis

• Analyzing strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats
• Using SWOT to align succession goals with business objectives

01:00 PM – 02:00 PM:
Lunch Break

02:00 PM – 02:45 PM:
Module 5: Developing the Succession Plan

• Prioritizing key focus areas
• Setting clear goals and objectives
• Drafting an actionable succession plan

02:45 PM – 03:30 PM:
Module 6: Executing the Plan

• Assigning roles, responsibilities, and authority
• Establishing performance monitoring systems
• Choosing the right approach for implementation

03:30 PM – 03:45 PM:
Afternoon Tea Break

03:45 PM – 04:15 PM:
Module 7: Managing Change and Gaining Support

• Creating a communication and change management plan
• Gaining leadership buy-in and addressing resistance

04:15 PM – 04:45 PM:
Module 8: Overcoming Roadblocks and Measuring Success

• Common challenges and how to overcome them
• Re-evaluating goals and measuring progress

04:45 PM – 05:00 PM:
Module 9: Wrapping Up and Action Planning

• Review key takeaways
• Action plan for implementation
• Q&A and workshop evaluation

🎓 Certification

All participants will receive a Certificate of Completion from LearneRRing, recognizing their achievement.

Exclusive OffersGroup Discounts:10% off for groups of 5-10 participants15% off for groups of 11-20 participants

Corporate & Team Training Available

Want this course delivered at your workplace or for your team? We offer customized onsite and virtual sessions for companies.📩 Email us at [email protected] for details.

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