When it comes to succession planning], one of the most important things is to learn to walk before you run.” -Melissa Law Succession planning is often a core responsibility for Talent Leaders. So much so, I decided to dedicate an entire episode to the topic.  From ideas for how to do 9-box right, to whether it’s time to move on from the 9-box, we cover it here.  This episode is your chance to hear two seasoned succession-planners discuss (very enthusiastically) what they’ve learned about succession planning and targeted talent development since first encountering it in the 90’s. My guest is Melissa Law who is a former Talent Management executive and current Leadership Coach and this is her second visit to the show!  I received so much positive feedback about her episode that it was obvious I needed to have her back!  If you haven’t already listened to her episode, I invite you to go back and check out Episode #1.   Melissa is highly accomplished and articulate and I was so interested in our discussion, I forgot we were recording! In this episode of Talent Management Truths, you’ll discover: 🍏  How to move beyond the frustration of a “check the box” exercise 🍏  Several facets of agility to consider when assessing “potential” 🍏  Ideas for creating Acceleration Pools of talent   About Melissa Law:  Melissa has 25 years of progressive leadership experience, spanning four industries.  Melissa has had the opportunity to work with several large Canadian organizations including Walmart, and Aecon.  She recently left her role of VP of Talent Management at Revera and is now the Founder of Sunrise Coaching.  Melissa is an Associate Certified Coach and Certified Professional Co-Active Coach. She is also is a graduate of Queen’s MIR Program as well as an active alumnus of Trent University where she received her Bachelor of Administrative Studies. Links and Resources Melissa Law on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissa-law-cpcc-acc-22ba3421/ Website: https://sunrisecoach.ca/ Korn Ferry’s Seven Signposts of Leadership Potential: https://www.kornferry.com/insights/this-week-in-leadership/694-seven-signposts-the-unmistakable-markers-that-identify-high-potential-leaders Corporate Executive Board (now Gartner): https://www.cebglobal.com/about.html/ Book: The Leadership Pipeline by Ram Charan, Stephen Drotter, James Noel Book: Grow Your Own Leaders by William C. Byers, Audrey B.Smith, Matthew J. Paese (covers acceleration pools and executive boards) Book: 88 Assignments for Development in Place by the Center for Creative Leadership Book: Dare to Lead by Brene Brown Book: Emotional Agility by Susan David (also see her TedTalk and you can subscribe to her newsletter) Positive Intelligence: https://www.positiveintelligence.com/ (the book is good too!) The Talent Trust: You deserve time for reflection, mentoring support and community. The Talent Trust is a12-month program EXCLUSIVELY for Talent leaders who are ready for unparalleled and meaningful peer support, mentoring,  inspiration and results. We start in March 2022!  Join the Interest list to be notified when enrolment is open! Check out the details at: https://www.greenappleconsulting.ca/thetalenttrust Stay Connected Like what you’ve heard?  Click here to subscribe in iTunes for more episodes to inspire you in your work facilitating the growth and potential of others!  You’ll hear about strategies and tools, successes and failures from other Talent leaders working the field today, just like you.  I would be extremely grateful if you left a review on iTunes so that others can find the show and elevate their impact too! Just click here to review, select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review. ” Thank you! Follow me LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisa-mitchell-acc-ctdp-7437636/ Instagram: @greenappleconsulting Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greenappleconsulting.ca FREE Intent