Executive Search & Succession Planning Course
Build executive succession arrangements that connect future leadership needs, internal talent assessment, readiness development and governance. This two-day training programme is available for public or in-house delivery in Malaysia.

Course overview
Build robust executive succession pipelines, manage senior candidate headhunting internally, and secure critical leadership continuity.
Programme: Executive Search & Succession Planning for C-Suite Resilience
What you will learn
- Eliminates leadership gap risk, saves expensive external headhunter fees, and ensures seamless C-suite transitions.
Course outline
Explore the 8 modules covered in the programme. The sequence and emphasis can be tailored to participant needs.
Day 1 Modules (4 Modules)
Mapping Executive Competency Models for Future Business Demands
Designing High-Potential (HiPo) Identification & Bench Frameworks
In-House Executive Sourcing & Headhunting Methodologies
Structured Executive Assessment & Psychometric Evaluation
Day 2 Modules (4 Modules)
Designing Accelerated Executive Readiness Development Plans
Managing Executive Compensation, Equity & Golden Handcuffs
Board-Level Reporting & Succession Planning Governance
Emergency Succession Planning & Executive Crisis Management
Emergency Succession Planning & Executive Crisis Management
Trainer-led explanation and discussion connect the module topics to workplace application.
Who this course is for
HR directors, executive talent teams, succession-planning leads and senior leaders responsible for leadership continuity.
Before you join
Bring an executive capability profile, succession-planning challenge or readiness question. Use anonymised examples and confirm any equipment, software accounts or other prerequisites with ISDS before booking.
How to join this Executive Search & Succession Planning course in Malaysia
Build executive succession arrangements that connect future leadership needs, internal talent assessment, readiness development and governance. Share your objectives, participant roles and preferred dates with ISDS to arrange public or in-house training. We will confirm trainer availability, fees and delivery requirements.
Latihan Pencarian Eksekutif dan Perancangan Penggantian di Malaysia
Latihan dua hari tentang kompetensi eksekutif, bakat berpotensi tinggi, penilaian, pembangunan kesiapsiagaan, ganjaran dan tadbir urus penggantian. Kelas awam dan latihan dalaman boleh dibincangkan mengikut keperluan organisasi. Sila sahkan kelayakan HRD Corp (HRDF), pengaturan tuntutan, yuran dan tarikh dengan ISDS sebelum membuat tempahan.
Your trainer
Elizabethmary Gnanapragasam
A Learning and Development and Human Resources professional with more than 25 years of experience in people capability and organisational growth. Her expertise includes coaching, change management, performance management, employee engagement and leadership development.
Trainer availability is confirmed for each programme.
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Questions about Executive Search & Succession Planning
What does the Executive Search & Succession Planning course cover?
Day one covers Mapping Executive Competency Models for Future Business Demands; Designing High-Potential (HiPo) Identification & Bench Frameworks; In-House Executive Sourcing & Headhunting Methodologies; Structured Executive Assessment & Psychometric Evaluation. Day two covers Designing Accelerated Executive Readiness Development Plans; Managing Executive Compensation, Equity & Golden Handcuffs; Board-Level Reporting & Succession Planning Governance; Emergency Succession Planning & Executive Crisis Management.
Who should attend Executive Search & Succession Planning training?
HR directors, executive talent teams, succession-planning leads and senior leaders responsible for leadership continuity.
Who teaches the Executive Search & Succession Planning course?
Elizabethmary Gnanapragasam is the assigned trainer. Trainer availability is confirmed with your programme arrangements.
Does executive succession training address unexpected leadership gaps?
Yes. Emergency succession and executive crisis management are included alongside competency models, high-potential talent, executive sourcing, assessment, accelerated readiness, compensation and board-level succession governance.
How long is the Executive Search & Succession Planning course?
The course runs for 2 days. Ask ISDS about the next public session or an in-house schedule for your team.
Is the Executive Search & Succession Planning course HRDF claimable?
Ask ISDS to confirm HRD Corp (formerly HRDF) eligibility and claim arrangements for this programme before booking. Where applicable, claims are arranged through our partner, Orange Revolution.
Will I receive a certificate for the Executive Search & Succession Planning course?
Public-class participants receive a certificate of participation. Ask ISDS about certificate arrangements for in-house training.
How much does the Executive Search & Succession Planning course cost?
Ask for a quotation or an in-house proposal. Share your course, team size and preferred dates, and we will confirm the format, fees, inclusions and any HRD Corp claim arrangements.
