Organisations failing to identify future leaders

Source: Executive Grapevine

Organisations are struggling to identify a credible talent pool, despite acknowledging the importance of succession planning in the economic climate.

Three out of four delegates at Ochre House’s recent webinar admit that they are not able to identify three leaders or successors for any internal positions.

Paul Ballard, Talent Manager at Ochre House, says: “Talent management and succession planning have been high on the HR radar since the recession hit the UK, but it would appear the majority of organisations have not progressed these areas as far as we would have liked.

“It is worrying that during the webinar, 76% of delegates involved admitted they were not able to confidently identify the next three leaders or successors for any key positions internally or externally.

“What this really shows is a need for companies to do much more to align their career management strategies to successful talent development.”

Posted by Executive Grapevine