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Services: Succession Planning
Continuity and stability are paramount for correctional facilities—especially during inevitable leadership transitions. Without a structured plan in place, these transitions can cause significant disruptions in operations and uncertainty for staff and inmates. From identifying upcoming leadership vacancies and recognizing high performers to developing associated training plans and mitigating risks associated with vacancies, our Succession Planning service results in robust succession plans for facilities to leverage and implement immediately. This service fosters a proactive approach to leadership development, helps maintain continuity, ensures seamless transitions—and is designed to help future-proof your jail.
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How it works
Our team of former practitioners will come on-site for three days to develop a comprehensive succession plan for your facility. This includes:
- Meeting with senior staff including Sheriffs, Jail Commanders, and other members of your leadership team
- Identifying key positions and roles
- Evaluating risks of key leadership vacancies
- Discussing upcoming known vacancies
- Assessing facility needs
- Identifying high performers and developing a plan to train them for future promotions
- Planning for unknown vacancies
- Considering risk management and contingency planning for leadership knowledge gaps
- Reviewing your strategic goals and ensuring transition plans are alignedÂ
- Ensuring continuity and minimal disruption during leadership transitions
What You Get
A robust succession plan for your facility detailing training components for high performers, specific transition plans for each leadership role, risk mitigation strategies during times of transition, and immediate action items for your facility. Our goal is to equip you with the knowledge and strategies you need to be able to proactively plan for known and unknown departures and protect the critical operations of your facility.
Your Investment
A three-day on-site engagement, resulting in a robust succession plan tailored to your facility is priced at $15,000.Â
Our staff of former practitioners works with you to understand the human resource risks and challenges in your most senior roles and tailor a succession plan customized for your senior leadership team and facility. You gain peace of mind knowing that your jail is prepared for key staff departures and can feel confident that the right people with the right skills are ready to step in to take on paramount leadership challenges.
Interested in creating a robust succession plan to future-proof your facility?
