Succession Secrets: How TA Can Future-Proof Roles and People

Edan Haddock - Total Talent 🇦🇺

Host Edan Haddock unpacks how Talent Acquisition teams can step into the driver’s seat of succession planning.

Edan breaks succession planning into two sides of the coin:

• The Person – using the 6-Box Talent Grid to assess performance and potential, and identify who’s ready now and who’s still developing.
• The Role – using the Role Criticality vs Vacancy Risk matrix to understand which positions pose the biggest business risk if left unfilled.

Listeners will walk away with a practical blueprint to:

• Align internal bench strength with external hiring pipelines.
• Prioritise roles that demand proactive market mapping.
• Balance internal development with external diversity and innovation.
• Move from “reactive recruiters” to “strategic workforce architects.”

Packed with frameworks, case studies, and hands-on advice, this episode is a masterclass in how TA leaders can future-proof their organisations by owning succession conversations.

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