Workforce and Continuity Planning

You’ve likely heard of the Stay Interview – it’s where a leader has a conversation 1:1 with each direct report, asking what they like most and least about their job, what might make them leave, what causes them to stay, etc. We’ve recently reframed these discussions as Career Conversations to better reflect the focus on professional development and a more positive leadership approach overall. These 1:1 conversations engage your team members, gain helpful insight into their retention factors, and takes the pulse of your team at the same time. Career Conversations are a great starting point, then they also become ongoing. You can conduct a Career Conversation in as little as 5 minutes, which is the beauty of this tool.

Successful leaders regularly discuss performance with their team members and build on that discussion by considering potential. Our Talent Matrix 9-box provides an opportunity for the leader to consider performance and career potential. Contact your Human Resources Business Partner to learn how to use the Talent Matrix.

An individual development plan (IDP) is a working tool created by the leader and the team member, in order to support professional development and long-term career goals.

Critical Role Assessment:

Have you considered how to manage for future needs?  How do you address change scenarios and partner with Human Resources to find future talent needed?

• By using this tool, Managers can identify roles that most need Talent Continuity Planning and Succession Plans. This form and framework empowers managers to assess and quantify the criticality of a specific role.
• See the Critical Role Assessment tool.

Talent Continuity Plan:

How will you plan for changes in your team?

• The Continuity Plan Template is used to document the Manager’s assessment of the skills needed to perform effectively in various roles. Human Resources uses Korn Ferry Leadership Architect™ as a guide for considering competencies and developing skills. Planning vs. reacting to change allows consideration of evolving job roles and facilitates a timelier resolution.
• See the UVA Talent Continuity Plan worksheet.