Business Succession Planning

• Icebreaker
• Housekeeping Items
• The Parking Lot
• Workshop Objectives

Module Two: Succession Planning Vs. Replacement Planning

• What is Business Succession Planning?
• What Is Replacement Planning?
• Differences Between
• Deciding What You Need

Module Three: Preparing for the Planning Process

• How to Set Parameters for the Planning Process
• Should You Establish a Committee?
• How to Gather Operational Data

Module Four: Initiating Process

• Develop a Mission Statement
• Develop a Vision Statement
• Choosing to Be a Mentor

Module Five: The SWOT Analysis

• Identifying Strengths
• Identifying Weaknesses
• Identifying Opportunities
• Identifying Threats

Module Six: Developing the Succession Plan

• Prioritize What the Succession Plan Will Address
• Set Goals and Objectives
• Develop a Strategy for Achieving Goals
• Draft the Plan

• Assign Responsibility and Authority
• Establish a Monitoring System
• Identifying Paths
• Choosing Your Final Approach

Module Eight: Gaining Support

• Gathering Data
• Addressing Concerns and Issues
• Evaluating and Adapting

Module Nine: Managing the Change

• Developing a Change Management Plan
• Developing a Communication Plan
• Implementing the Plans
• Providing Constructive Criticism
• Encouraging Growth and Development

Module Ten: Overcoming Roadblocks

• Common Obstacles
• Re-Evaluating Goals
• Focusing on Progress

Module Eleven: Reaching the End

• How to Know When You’ve Achieved Success
• Transitioning
• Wrapping it All Up

Module Twelve: Wrapping Up

• Words from the Wise
• Review of Parking Lot
• Lessons Learned
• Completion of Action Plans and Evaluations