HRAC CE06 - Planning for Critical Roles: A Succession Planning Workshop

When a key employee leaves an organization, whether in leadership, administration, operations, or technical roles, it can disrupt far more than just one position. Without a plan in place, organizations risk losing knowledge, momentum, and stability.

This practical, half-day workshop introduces a clear and accessible approach to succession planning across your organization. You’ll learn how to identify critical roles, assess workforce risks, and begin preparing for transitions before they happen.

Using a simple framework and real-world examples, you’ll start mapping out succession considerations for key positions in your own workplace. Along the way, you’ll apply practical tools to support knowledge transfer, employee development, and workforce continuity. Leave with a stronger understanding of how to reduce disruption, support your team, and take the first steps toward a more resilient organization.

Who should enroll

This workshop is designed for:

  • Supervisors, managers, and team leaders responsible for staffing or operations
  • HR professionals or those with HR responsibilities in small to mid-sized organizations
  • Business owners and operators planning for continuity, growth, or transition
  • Non-profit and First Nation government staff involved in workforce or organizational planning

No formal HR training is required, just a responsibility for people, roles, or operations within your organization.

Learning outcomes

By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:

  • Identify critical roles in their organization and the risks associated with vacancies
  • Describe the core elements of an effective succession planning approach
  • Apply a simple framework to begin succession planning for a selected role or roles
  • Identify practical strategies to support knowledge transfer and employee readiness
Duration and format

Duration   3.75 hrs (half-day)

Format     Face-to-face, synchronous

CPHR Alignment

This course supports development in the following CPHR competency areas:

  • 1.6 Workforce Planning and Mobility
  • 1.9 Organizational Change and Development

Learning activities focus on applied HR practice, including strategic workforce planning, organizational alignment, and change management.

This course aligns with the CPHR Competency Framework and supports development in key HR competency areas. It may be eligible for Continuing Professional Development (CPD) hours.

Withdrawals and refunds
NON-CREDIT COURSE REFUND POLICY


Withdrawal 7 days prior to course start time: Full Refund
Withdrawal after 7 days: No Refund

Please refer to the Tuition Refund policy.

This policy applies to all students taking credit courses at Yukon University and all noncredit students taking courses through the Continuing Studies division with Yukon University.

CRN Instructional method Instructor Location Start date Seats available* Cost
90486 Face-to-face Synchronous Rita Koeller Whitehorse (Ayamdigut)
9
Cost: $299.00
Tax: $14.95
Class schedule
Start date End date Room Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
Classroom - Face to Face C1530 - - 1:00 PM - 4:30 PM - - - -

* seats available are updated nightly

Note regarding courses with listed prerequisites: Depending on the circumstances, students may be granted permission from a program advisor or the course instructor to enrol for courses in which they do not have the specified prerequisites.

Please quote the Course Reference Number (CRN) when contacting registration.