An Introduction to Succession Planning

Succession planning is not simply replacement planning.  It is synonymous with  systematic leadership development.  How can we up our game? DMC introduces concepts of succession planning as a means to groom district talent during a superintendent's tenure.

The DMC Succession Planning process:

• Introduction to Succession Planning
• Steps 1 & 2 - Getting Started, Set the Stage, and Plan for the Future
• Steps 3 & 4 - Assess Current Leadership Requirements and Conduct Effective Evaluations
• Steps 5 & 6 - Assess Leaders' Mobility and Develop Leaders to Fill the Gap
• Steps 7 & 8 - Create Individual Transition Plans and Re-assess Your Program

This document was originally presented in the 2008 Superintendents' Strategy Summit (SSS08). See other documents presented during this session.

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