TAG Succession Planning for Tech Leaders Certificate Program

 

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Program Overview

The TAG Succession Planning for Tech Leaders Certificate is a 4-month program, offering eight, two-hour interactive instructor-led online training sessions.

This four month program is intended to help organizations evaluate their current succession plans and pinpoint areas needing improvement to advance an inclusive HiPo selection process. The program also provides a framework for constructing a new succession plan to develop inclusive career pathways to senior-level leadership positions.

The TAG Succession Planning for Tech Leaders Certificate program increases the organization’s overall capability by:

  • Identifying essential positions and emphasizing prospective openings
  • Choosing the necessary continuation of business talents and skills
  • Placing more emphasis on personal and professional growth to fulfill future organizational needs

 

 

The Problem

The TAG Succession Planning for Tech Leaders Certificate program increases the organization’s overall capability by identifying essential positions and emphasizing prospective openings, choosing the necessary continuation of business talents and skills, placing more emphasis on personal and professional growth to fulfill future organizational needs.

 

Leadership Competency

  • 74% of executives were not prepared for the challenges they faced in senior leadership roles.

High Turnover Rates:

  • The tech sector has the highest turnover rate at 13.2% out of every business sector.

Lack of Formalized Succession Plans

  • Only 23% of organizations have their board, C-suite, and upper management involved in the succession planning process.

 

 

Our Solution

By providing clear career advancement pathways, the TAG Succession Planning for Tech Leaders Certificate improves employee retention and promotes loyalty. Additionally, it prepares organizations for smooth leadership transitions, ensuring business continuity.

 

Identification of HiPo Future Tech Leaders

  • Equip your organization with the tools to recognize and cultivate emerging tech talent, ensuring a robust leadership pipeline.

Improved Retention

  • Google and IBM reported a staggering 80% retention rate among high-potential employees with succession planning – significantly higher than the industry average of 50%.

Ethical and Social Impact

  • Prepare for seamless transitions in key roles, minimizing disruptions and maintaining operational stability.

Revenue Growth

  • Harvard Business Review estimates that proactive succession planning can increase company valuations and investor returns by 20% to 25%.

 

 

Program Benefits

  • Identification of HiPo Future Tech Leaders
  • Improved Retention
  • Elimination of Advancement Barriers
  • Business Continuity
  • Revenue Growth
  • Reduced Attrition

Who Should Attend?

This course is designed for HR practitioners who want a more disciplined and evidence-based approach to their organization’s succession planning and talent development efforts. Some relevant titles include:

  • HR Manager, Sr Manager
  • HR Director, Sr Director, VP
  • HR Business Partner
  • Professionals in Talent Management
  • Organizational Development Professional
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Course 1: Needs Assessment: Data Collection

Thursday, October 9, 2025

10 a.m. – 12 p.m.

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Course 2: Strategic Evaluation

Thursday, October 23, 2025

10 a.m. – 12 p.m.

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Course 3: Succession Plan Program Development

Thursday, November 6, 2025

10 a.m. – 12 p.m.

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Course 4: Session 1: HiPo Tech Candidate Identification

Wednesday, November 19, 2025

10 a.m. – 12 p.m.

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Course 5: Session 2: Internal Interview Process Development

Thursday, December 4, 2025

10 a.m. – 12 p.m.

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Course 6: Leadership Development

Thursday, December 18, 2025

10 a.m. – 12 p.m.

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Course 7: Check Point Development

Thursday, January 8, 2026

10 a.m. – 12 p.m.

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Course 8: Plan Evaluation

Thursday, January 22, 2026

10 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Meet Our Instructor and Expert Guests

Dr. Loretta Daniels

Dr. Loretta Daniels

(Instructor) Executive Director, TAG Education Collaborative

Noelle London

Noelle London

(Expert Guest) CEO & Founder, Illoominus

Kyle Tothill

Kyle Tothill

(Expert Guest) Managing Director, Partner, eHire

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