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Explore successful strategies and challenges in succession planning for increased diversity in financial services. Learn from industry practices, current South African initiatives, and top management perceptions. Address resource identification, skills development, strategic alignment, and cultural diversification criteria to overcome threats like lip service, lack of buy-in, and scarce resources.
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Succession planning in light of the Financial Services Charter By Sixth Sense Syndicate October 2004
FSC HUMAN RESOURCE TARGETS Target 2008 Target 2014 Black people as a percentage of Senior management Min 20% to 25% Black women as a percentage of Senior management 4% 33% of black target Black people as a percentage of Middle management Min 30% Black Women as a percentage of Middle management Min 10% 33% of Black target Black people as a percentage of Junior Management Min 40% to 50% Black women as a percentage of Junior management Min 15% 33% of Black target
Challenges • Must be acceptable to all • Skills come at a premium • Perception of lack of skill
Top management perceptions • Personal implications • Implications for the team and company • Other implications • View on succession planning • Industry related forums
Criteria • Resource identification • Skills development • Strategic alignment • Implementation and measurement • Cultural diversification • Address the challenges
Threats • Lip service • Culture • Measurements not in place • Scarce resources • Lack of buy-in
Last but not least • Roll out plan • Financial aspect • Competitive advantage