Every organisation, whatever its size, is one unexpected departure away from disruption. When a founder, director, or key person leaves, whether through retirement, illness, or simply a better offer, what walks out the door is rarely just a role. It is relationships, institutional knowledge, hard-won judgement, and often the culture itself.
Succession planning is how organisations protect these things deliberately rather than lose them by default. Done well, it is not about preparing for endings; it is a strategic act of leadership that strengthens the organisation now: clarifying critical roles, developing internal talent, transferring knowledge, risk preparedness of your systems and people, and building a leadership pipeline that gives boards, funders, staff, and clients confidence now and for the future.
The organisations that plan for transition on their own terms are the ones that get to shape it. Those that don’t are left reacting in a crisis, when the options are fewest and the stakes are highest.
Join Sustainable HRM Skillnet for a 90 minute webinar where we will review the Succession Planning Readiness assessment for your organisation as well learn about a follow on offering in 2027 – Sustainable HRM Skillnets “Succession Planning Programme.”
The programme will assist organisations to operationalise their succession, as well as ensure it is aligned with their overall strategy and mission.
The 12-week programme will bring participant organisations through the full spectrum of succession planning for their leadership, their Board, and the organisation as a whole. This will ensure effective consideration is given to
future-proofing the organisation for the long-term benefit of all their stakeholders through systems and strategy review, stakeholder assessment, and people development planning.
Throughout the 12 week programme attendees will complete a succession planning workbook for each organisation as part of the programme, to compile their full plans and use as a living
document to track and update progress.
One-to-One Mentoring – a 90 minute session per organisation during the 12-week period, for accountability and addressing their individual needs.
Mentoring is charged separately, as set out in the rates.
Both the webinar and programme are booked separetly, pricing below is for the webinar only.
Jennifer McConnell is a seasoned HR professional, succession facilitator, certified end-of-life planning facilitator and accredited executive and life coach.
Inspired by personal and professional exposure to crisis management, Jennifer founded Living Legacy in November 2022.
Drawing on a career that spans crisis management, human resource development, and community development across three continents. Prior to founding Living Legacy, Jennifer led the human resource focus and crisis management for Digicel Haiti (2007–2009) and Digicel Group, supporting expatriates across 23 markets with onboarding and evacuation planning.