Succession planning is the process of identifying and proactively developing talent within an organization to ensure that an employee is ready to fill a key role within the organization when that role becomes vacant.  In succession planning the Ashley|Rountree consultant prepares the individual so that he or she will capable of replacing a departing incumbent, usually in a more senior level position. 

The unique succession planning approach that Ashley|Rountree has developed over the years relies on establishing a deep knowledge of the organization, its mission, vision, values and plans for the future.  Only by working to understand the plans and aspirations for the organization can you determine what the goals and expectations of any key position will be in the future.  We develop leaders for the future needs of the organization. 

The deep understanding of the organization, the focus on what the role will become and the stakeholder involvement differentiates the Ashley|Rountree process from others.

Although sessions vary based on the capabilities of the person and the position for which they are preparing, the Ashley|Rountree consultant usually contracts with the client for periods of 3, 6 or 12 months prior to departure.

Although individual succession planning cases are treated as confidential information and therefore are not openly shared, summary data can be shared.  Ashley|Rountree consultants have:

• worked with numerous human service organizations, educational institutions, faith-based organizations and foundations.
• prepared professions for roles such as Executive Director, CEO, COO, Dean, Director of Development and Manager (of specific areas)
• collaboratively established development goals that included demonstrating emotional intelligence, broadening a knowledge of fundraising, developing financial acumen, improving public speaking skills and developing a professional network. 
• helped participants achieve their goals by attending certification courses, one-on-one meetings with Ashley|Rountree subject matter experts, joining civic groups and attending sponsored events, participating in on-line webinars, re-enrolling and completing the final coursework for an MBA and through online research and reading.

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