The Talent Wave: Why Succession Planning Fails and What to Do About It

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Succession planning was once the key to identifying potential leaders to fill important positions. However, in todays rapidly evolving business world traditional succession planning is no longer a viable strategy with research showing that 70 per cent of succession plans fail within two years, simply from lack of management support. In a climate of growing skills shortages and lack of confidence in leadership potential, David Clutterbuck offers a new a process of dialogue between an organization and its employees. The TalentWave presents a dynamic, flexible approach to succession planning and talent management. Clutterbuck first demolishes most accepted practice in these areas, and then presents practical solutions that align employee ambitions and business priorities to ensure that organizations have the right leadership in place for ongoing success.

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Dr. David Clutterbuck is one of Europe's most prolific and well-known management writers and thinkers. He has written 53 books and hundreds of articles on cutting edge management themes. Co-founder of The European Mentoring and Coaching Council, Clutterbuck is a former Practice Lead of an international consulting firm that specializes in helping people in organizations develop the skills to help others. HR Magazine listed him as one of the top 25 most influential thinkers in the field of Human Resources. Dr Clutterbuck is also visiting professor at both Sheffield Hallam University and Oxford Brookes University.