In this workshop, Fred Guest, Managing Director of Top Talent Solutions (TTS), will draw on decades of experience building high-potential (HiPo) models for succession projects, designing robust assessment approaches, and advising clients on evidence-based succession strategy. Together, we’ll unpack the real building blocks of a strong succession plan and why simply using a 9-box grid won’t get you there.
In this practical, insight-packed session, you’ll explore:
- The core elements of an effective succession planning process and who needs to be involved
- How to define “what good looks like” in a HiPo, including forward-looking potential, backward-looking experience, and foundational characteristics
- Proven ways to assess HiPo talent objectively and accurately
- Why the traditional 9-box grid is no longer enough and what to use instead
- How to link assessment insights to focused development planning