In an ever-evolving library landscape, effectively managing staffing transitions is essential to maintaining operational continuity. This webinar will explore the role of succession planning as a way to proactively prepare for staffing changes, including identifying critical positions, assessing vacancy risk, determining necessary skills and knowledge, and fostering growth in potential successors.

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Pre-Work

1. Review your organization’s strategic plan or known challenges in order to see priorities for the next few years.
2. Identify 1-2 critical positions in your organization with a high or medium risk of becoming vacant to use during the webinar for practice applying information learned.

Learning Objectives

1. Understand the connection between change management and succession planning.
2. Explore strategies and tools for facilitating succession planning.
3. Reflect on your work environment and identify opportunities to incorporate succession planning.

Presenter
Carolyn Schubert is the Associate Dean for Academic Engagement at James Madison University. She has previously worked as the Director of Research & Education services and a health sciences librarian. Her research interests include evidence-based decision-making, liaison librarianship, and information-seeking behaviors. Her research into succession planning, workload rebalancing, and onboarding stem from encountering real-world challenges and seeking solutions that demonstrate care.