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Before and during the COVID pandemic, succession planning has been an effective method for training leaders to replace leaving or retiring leaders in an organization. However, research has shown that gaps in the succession planning process meant that employers have not been able to meet their needs in the post-COVID era. Employers replace a leader by finding an individual who fits the position’s requirements and grooming that employee to fit the role. Replacing these leaders plays an essential role in aiding the company to maintain its competitive advantage in all industries in both the private and public sectors. Training leaders require employers to adapt and create new training plans to remain competitive and retain employees in today’s industries. This research will show how intentional pathway planning is a better fit for businesses of all sizes as it provides the company with a holistic view to find a better match for the company.

Presentation Learning Objectives

1. Understanding of past failures in Succession Planning
2. Understand the concept of Intentional Pathway Planning
3. Find new ways to train employees in a more effective manner

Bio

Joan Adkins has a doctorate in management (Organizational Development and Change) and an MBA with a concentration in Human Resource Management which she received from Colorado Technical University. She has been in academics for over 12 years. She has facilitated courses in business, Microsoft Office, HR management, and student success strategies.

She has worked as an HR director and found that she loved training and developing employees.  Due to this, she pursued her goal of teaching in colleges where her focus is on training individuals.  Joan co-authored five book chapters, “Succession Planning for large and Small Organizations; A Practical Review of professional business corporations”, and “Project-based organizational maturity in Architecture, engineering, and Constructing: A theoretical premise for practical purposes” She enjoys mentoring and motivating students and clients to reach their dreams!