In this episode of How to Lead, Kate Waterfall Hill discusses the intricacies of succession planning and internal promotions versus external hires. Hearing first from Linda's boss William, on how not to do it, before Kate provides practical advice emphasising the importance of knowledge mapping, risk assessment, and development planning.
Episode Highlights
00:00 Introduction to Leadership and Succession Planning
00:44 Linda the Bad Manager: A Case Study
01:25 Internal Promotions vs External Hiring
02:28 Succession Planning: Preparing for the Inevitable
03:39 Internal Promotions: Benefits and Pitfalls
05:41 External Recruitment: Fresh Perspectives and Challenges
06:51 Practical Tips for Effective Succession Planning
07:52 Key Takeaways and Final Thoughts
08:49 Conclusion and Further Resources
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