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A framework and practical guidelines for creating, implementing, and evaluating succession plans for any educational organization.
List of contents
Foreword by Lou L. Sabina, Ph.D.
Preface
Acknowledgments
Introduction
Chapter 1. An Introduction to Succession Planning
Part I: Identification of Leadership Talent
Chapter 2. Basic of Talent Identification
Chapter 3. Multiple Measures for Identification
Chapter 4. Internal Versus External Sources of Talent
Chapter 5. Characteristics of High-Potential Talent
Part II: Targeted and Specific Development and Mentoring
Chapter 6. An Overview of Talent Management
Chapter 7. Avoiding Generic Training
Chapter 8. Targeted and Specific Development
Chapter 9. Mentoring
Part III: Retention of Promising Talent
Chapter 10. Issues of Retention
Chapter 11. Practical Solutions for Retention
Chapter 12. The Importance of Culture for Retaining the Best
Part IV: An Overarching View and Assessment of Succession Planning
Chapter 13. Bringing a Plan to Fruition
Chapter 14. Assessing a Plan
Chapter 15. Final Thoughts
Index
About the Author
About the author
Christopher M. Parfitt, EdD is Senior Director, Grants and Alumni Relations at Hodges University; he has previously served as director of institutional effectiveness, as professor of educational leadership, as a school administrator, in a school district central office, and as a teacher. Chris is a past president of the Southern Regional Council on Educational Administration, and has been co-editor of the Southeast Journal of Educational Administration since 2019.
