Succession planning and the future of work is a top priority for HR leaders right now [Gartner]. However, many companies are still struggling to implement effective strategies that support it.
One reason is that traditional succession planning methods are often based on subjective factors, such as gut instinct or seniority. This can lead to the selection of unqualified candidates, who may not have the skills or experience necessary to succeed in different role.
Using Thomas assessments offers HR and business leaders a more objective and reliable way to identify potential successors - measuring a variety of factors, such as personality, aptitude, and leadership potential. This information can be used to create a pool of qualified candidates who are much more suitable and ready to step up.
Use this toolkit of best-practice training and get started using Thomas to develop succession plans that ensures the long-term high performance of your organisation.
In this bite-size training video, explore how your Thomas assessments can help you to identify and develop employees with the right skills, abilities and potential to succeed in different roles, especially in leadership.
3 key takeaways include:
The HPTI Development Guide is designed to help individuals understand and enhance the impact of their personality traits and create practical solutions when developing coping mechanisms or behavioural strategies in order to prepare for roles they want to move in to.
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