SSWP
Strategic Succession and Workforce Planning
A three-day virtual program on career development, workforce planning, and succession management for HR and talent professionals.
- Duration
- 3 days
- Next session
- 15 Nov 2026 – 17 Nov 2026
- Level
- advanced
- Format
- Virtual Learning
- Available in
- Riyadh, KSA
- Language
- EN
- Investment
- From USD 1,990 VAT not included
Program overview
Organizations that proactively develop their people gain a decisive edge in operational continuity, employee engagement, and talent attraction. Strategic Succession and Workforce Planning equips participants with the knowledge and practical tools to design and implement robust succession and workforce planning programs. Attendees leave with ready-to-use templates and a clear roadmap for ensuring the right people are in the right roles at the right time.
Learning outcomes
- How business strategy shapes an organization's future talent needs
- Core concepts behind career paths, ladders, and succession planning
- Benefits of formalizing employee development and succession programs
- Different approaches to designing succession and development plans
- Building practical plans using ready-made tools and templates
Curriculum
- Scanning internal and external environments to forecast talent needs
- Building career paths, position profiles, and development programs
- Understanding the full succession planning process end-to-end
- Identifying, assessing, and tracking high-potential talent
- Communicating change and development plans across leadership levels
Who should attend
- Human resources professionals
- Talent management professionals
- Learning and development professionals
- Organizational development professionals
- People managers, senior leaders, and executives
- Workforce planning or strategy professionals
What's included
- Three-day virtual instructor-led program
- Practical tools and templates for immediate workplace application
- Real-world case studies and examples
- Group discussions and interactive exercises
- Access to an experienced senior HR practitioner and trainer
- Course materials and resources
Upcoming sessions
- 15 Nov 2026 – 17 Nov 2026 Riyadh, KSA USD 3,990 Open
Common questions
Do I need prior HR experience to attend SSWP? +
SSWP is an advanced program designed for professionals who already work in HR, talent management, organizational development, or a related people-leadership role. Participants with no prior exposure to workforce or succession planning concepts may find the pace challenging. A background in managing people processes or talent programs is the practical baseline.
Is SSWP suitable for line managers or only HR specialists? +
The program is relevant to both. People managers and senior leaders who own talent decisions within their functions will benefit alongside dedicated HR and talent professionals. The curriculum addresses how workforce planning connects to business strategy, which is directly applicable to anyone with accountability for team or organizational capability.
Will I leave with materials I can use in my organization immediately? +
Yes. SSWP includes ready-to-use templates and planning tools designed for direct workplace application. Participants build and adapt these during the program using their own organizational context, so the outputs are practical rather than theoretical.
How does succession planning differ from general talent management? +
Succession planning is a focused discipline within talent management concerned specifically with identifying and preparing individuals for critical roles before vacancies arise. SSWP addresses both the broader workforce planning picture and the targeted succession process, showing how the two connect and where each requires distinct methods and stakeholder engagement.
What roles typically apply SSWP learning after the program? +
Participants commonly apply the learning in roles such as HR business partner, head of talent, L&D lead, organizational development consultant, chief people officer, or workforce strategy advisor. The program is also relevant to COOs and senior leaders who sponsor succession initiatives at the executive level.
Is there anything useful to review or prepare before attending? +
Participants benefit from coming with a working understanding of their organization's current talent landscape, including any existing role profiles, performance data, or strategic plans they have access to. Reviewing your organization's business strategy or recent workforce challenges in advance will help you engage more meaningfully with the applied exercises.
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