Business Succession Planning 1-Day Workshop | New Orleans, LA

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About this Event

Event Details

Duration: 1-Day Practical Training (8 Hours)
Timing: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (including breaks)
Location: Location shared via email ( Complete Address )
Format: Classroom Training (Virtual option available on request)
Language: English
Certificate: Course Completion Certificate
PDUs Awarded: 8 Professional Development Units
Contact: [email protected]

Event Description:

Business Succession Planning Workshop

Be prepared for the future of your business with our Business Succession Planning 1-Day Workshop — a powerful, hands-on program designed to help leaders and HR professionals develop robust succession strategies for long-term growth and sustainability.

Leadership transitions are inevitable — but with the right succession plan, your business can continue to thrive even when key people move on. This workshop provides a step-by-step approach to designing, implementing, and maintaining an effective succession planning strategy that ensures organizational continuity and leadership readiness.

Through interactive discussions, case studies, and group exercises, participants will explore how to identify high-potential employees, develop future leaders, and create a succession pipeline aligned with business goals.

Whether you’re preparing for leadership changes, planning retirements, or building a culture of growth and mentorship, this workshop equips you with the practical tools to make succession planning a core part of your business strategy.

Key Learning Objectives:

Understand the importance of succession planning in business continuity
Learn the difference between succession and replacement planning
Develop a succession planning framework tailored to your organization
Conduct a SWOT analysis to set strategic goals
Design a mentoring and development program for future leaders
Assign roles, responsibilities, and build monitoring systems
Manage change effectively throughout the transition process
Identify and overcome common obstacles in succession planning
Learn to evaluate success and sustain leadership pipelines

Who Should Attend:

Business Owners and Entrepreneurs
HR Managers and Talent Development Professionals
Department Heads and Functional Leaders
Organizational Development Consultants
Anyone responsible for leadership or workforce planning

Event Highlights:

✅ Practical tools and templates for real-world application
✅ Case studies and group exercises
✅ Certificate of Completion
✅ Networking with industry professionals

Detailed Workshop Agenda (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM)

09:00 AM – 09:30 AM:
Welcome, Introductions & Workshop Overview

Course objectives
Participant expectations

09:30 AM – 10:15 AM:
Module 1: Succession Planning vs Replacement Planning

Understanding what succession planning really means
The difference between replacement and succession planning
Identifying key leadership positions and requirements

10:15 AM – 10:30 AM:
Tea/Coffee Break

10:30 AM – 11:15 AM:
Module 2: Preparing for the Planning Process

Setting parameters for the planning process
Forming a planning committee
Gathering essential business and operational data

11:15 AM – 12:00 PM:
Module 3: Initiating the Process

Creating mission and vision statements
Building a mentoring mindset
Identifying potential future leaders

12:00 PM – 01:00 PM:
Module 4: Conducting a SWOT Analysis

Analyzing strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats
Using SWOT to align succession goals with business objectives

01:00 PM – 02:00 PM:
Lunch Break

02:00 PM – 02:45 PM:
Module 5: Developing the Succession Plan

Prioritizing key focus areas
Setting clear goals and objectives
Drafting an actionable succession plan

02:45 PM – 03:30 PM:
Module 6: Executing the Plan

Assigning roles, responsibilities, and authority
Establishing performance monitoring systems
Choosing the right approach for implementation

03:30 PM – 03:45 PM:
Afternoon Tea Break

03:45 PM – 04:15 PM:
Module 7: Managing Change and Gaining Support

Creating a communication and change management plan
Gaining leadership buy-in and addressing resistance

04:15 PM – 04:45 PM:
Module 8: Overcoming Roadblocks and Measuring Success

Common challenges and how to overcome them
Re-evaluating goals and measuring progress

04:45 PM – 05:00 PM:
Module 9: Wrapping Up and Action Planning

Review key takeaways
Action plan for implementation
Q&A and workshop evaluation

🎓 Certification

All participants will receive a Certificate of Completion from LearneRRing, recognizing their achievement.

Exclusive OffersGroup Discounts:10% off for groups of 5-10 participants15% off for groups of 11-20 participants

Corporate & Team Training Available

Want this course delivered at your workplace or for your team? We offer customized onsite and virtual sessions for companies.📩 Email us at [email protected] for details.