FedEx Ground retools its succession planning and development processes to deliver business results
✍ Scribed by Heather D'Alesandro; Stuart Crandell
- Publisher
- Wiley (John Wiley & Sons)
- Year
- 2009
- Tongue
- English
- Weight
- 336 KB
- Volume
- 28
- Category
- Article
- ISSN
- 1932-2054
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✦ Synopsis
Abstract
A revamped succession planning process at FedEx Ground keeps succession and development decisions clearly focused on the road ahead to ensure the company has its best talent ready for those roles that drive its business strategies and critical initiatives. Changes to the annual talent review process were designed to find and close talent gaps in pivotal leadership roles and competencies, where near‐term talent shortages could pose significant business risks. Prework and the review meeting agenda concentrate the discussion on whether the high‐potential and promotable individuals are filling these pivotal roles and being developed as rapidly as possible. Enabled by a robust technology platform, officers can also devise broader targeted actions across the organization for addressing shared developmental needs related to critical leadership competencies. © 2009 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.