STRATEGIC TALENT MANAGEMENT & SUCCESSION PLANNING

Why strategic talent management and succession planning are critical

Strategic Talent Management & Succession Planning training is a structured and practical programme designed to help organisations in Malaysia identify, develop, and retain critical talent while ensuring leadership continuity.

Many organisations face challenges such as sudden leadership gaps, loss of key talent, lack of internal successors, and reactive workforce planning. Without a clear talent and succession strategy, business continuity and growth are at risk.

This training equips HR professionals, managers, and business leaders with proven frameworks to build talent pipelines, identify high-potential employees, and implement effective succession plans aligned with long-term organisational strategy.

What participants will learn and apply

• Strategic Talent Management Frameworks
  Understand how to align talent strategies with business objectives and future workforce needs.
• Succession Planning Methodologies
  Learn step-by-step approaches to identify critical roles and develop internal successors.
• High-Potential (HiPo) Identification
  Apply objective criteria and tools to assess potential, readiness, and capability.
• Leadership Pipeline Development
  Build structured development pathways to prepare future leaders at all levels.
• Talent Retention & Risk Mitigation
  Reduce dependency on key individuals and minimise talent loss risks.
• Data-Driven Talent Decisions
  Use talent matrices, competency frameworks, and succession charts for informed planning.

Who should attend this training

• HR Managers & HR Executives
• Talent Management & OD Practitioners
• Department Heads & Senior Managers
• Business Leaders & Executives
• Succession Planning Committees

Industries Served

• Corporate & Professional Services
• Manufacturing & Engineering
• Banking, Finance & Insurance
• Oil & Gas, Energy & Utilities
• Healthcare, Education & Technology
• SMEs, MNCs, Government & GLCs

Training structure and delivery

• Training Duration: 1 Day or 2 Days (customisable)
• Delivery Mode: On-site (Malaysia), Online Live, or Hybrid
• Training Format: Workshops, case studies, talent mapping exercises
• Group Size: Corporate in-house or public programmes
• Tools Provided: Talent matrices, succession templates, competency models
• Certification: Certificate of Completion
• Language: English / Bahasa Malaysia

What makes this training different

• Practical & Strategy-Driven
  Focuses on real organisational challenges, not theoretical models.
• Future-Ready Workforce Planning
  Helps organisations prepare for leadership transitions and growth.
• Malaysia Business Context
  Designed around local workforce dynamics and organisational realities.
• Experienced Talent Practitioners
  Delivered by facilitators with hands-on talent management experience.
• Customisable & Scalable
  Suitable for SMEs, large organisations, and public sector entities.

• What is strategic talent management?
  It is a systematic approach to attracting, developing, and retaining talent aligned with business strategy.
• Why is succession planning important?
  It ensures leadership continuity and reduces business risks caused by sudden talent loss.
• Is this training suitable for non-HR managers?
  Yes. Managers play a critical role in identifying and developing future leaders.
• Can this programme be customised?
  Yes. The content can be tailored to your organisation’s structure and talent strategy.
• Will participants develop a succession plan during training?
  Yes. Participants work on practical talent and succession planning tools.

Secure your organisation’s future leadership today.

Stop reacting to talent gaps and leadership turnover. Build a strong, sustainable, and future-ready talent pipeline.

• Contact CAYS Academy to book this training
• Enquire now for corporate in-house or public sessions
• Limited slots available – invest in your future leaders today