HRDA Vital Importance: Securing the Future - Innovative Succession Planning with AIMS International Methodology

The programme is approved by the Cyprus Human Resource Development Authority (HRDA) as a Vital Importance training programme. HRDA Vital Importance programme fees are fully subsidised by the HRDA for up to three (3) eligible participants per business entity.

Course Overview

This 18-hour programme – comprising 14 hours of classroom training and 4 hours of inhouse training – aims to equip business professionals with the tools and knowledge to design and implement effective succession planning strategies that align with organisational goals.

Participants will gain expertise in crafting customised succession approaches, identifying high-performing talent, and fostering leadership continuity. The programme emphasises the critical importance of succession planning for long-term organisational success, addressing key challenges faced by Cypriot companies operating locally and/or internationally such as talent retention, leadership alignment, operational risk mitigation, and fostering diversity in leadership roles. By incorporating AIMS International Methodology, the programme aims to bridge the prevalent gaps in succession planning across organisations in Cyprus ensuring readiness for both planned and unexpected leadership transitions.

The programme will also provide practical training and tools to support participants in aligning succession planning with strategic business priorities. Participants will develop hands-on skills to design comprehensive succession plans, nurture future leaders and embed best practices for talent development within their organisations. The programme promotes a culture of continuous learning, enabling companies to enhance resilience, adapt to future challenges, and sustain performance.

Through interactive exercises and coaching, professionals will enhance their ability to make informed decisions about leadership development, fostering growth and ensuring organisational continuity in an evolving business environment.

Who Should Attend

The programme is ideal for all professionals who lead organisations, manage people within departments, units or teams within all industry sectors and organisational functions, as well as those who run their own businesses and practices.  Some positions would include:

Training Style

The programme is interactive in nature and participants will be actively involved, using their own experiences and challenges to reinforce and adapt the new knowledge and skills to their own reality, as well as examples, case studies, tools and simulations provided by the training team to be tailored and applied to their business needs. The use of assessments, tools and reflective exercises will also allow participants to increase their awareness and provide opportunity for reflection and discussion.

The training sessions will combine elements of PowerPoint presentations, open discussions, case studies, audio/visual material and experiential exercises/tools

In-house Training /Advisory Session

Upon completing the 14-hour in-class training programme, participants will engage in a tailored 4-hour in-house session offering focused guidance, advice, and training to address the specific needs and challenges of both the participants and their organisation.

This session will include practical, hands-on exercises to evaluate their organisation’s current succession planning maturity, design a tailored strategic succession process customised to their unique business needs, and effectively apply the AIMS International Strategic Succession Planning Methodology.

Additionally, participants will have the opportunity to explore how robust succession planning can support expansion efforts (locally or internationally) enhancing global competitiveness and ensuring long-term organisational sustainability.

Finally, after the completion of the in-house session, the trainer will prepare a report outlining the approach followed, the topics examined, key findings, and tailored recommendations for the organization.

CPD Recognition

This programme may be approved for up to 18 CPD units in Personal and Professional Development. Eligibility criteria and CPD Units are verified directly by your association, regulator or other bodies with which you hold membership.