Applied professional learning

Build Succession for Critical Leadership Roles

Reduce the risk in critical leadership roles.

Map business impact, vulnerability and available coverage. Look beyond reputation to demonstrated responsibilities and judgement.

100% onlineFocused practical course€249 per participantApplications open

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Illustrative scene: two senior leaders examine a leadership capability and coverage map in a private office, thoughtful succession planning without portraits or personal records.

YOUR LEARNING OUTCOMES

What you will be able to do.

Directors and VPs.

Map business impact, vulnerability and available coverage.
Look beyond reputation to demonstrated responsibilities and judgement.
Give potential successors relevant stretch work and support.
Define interim options and review readiness over time.

WHAT YOU WILL CREATE

Role-risk map, readiness evidence, development assignments, and coverage plan.

IN PRACTICE

A situation you could face.

A few roles carry knowledge and relationships the organisation cannot easily replace. Assess coverage and build evidence of readiness.

YOUR TASK

Define interim options and review readiness over time.

Illustrative learning scenario.

CURRICULUM

Your learning path.

4 modules

Identify critical role risk

Map business impact, vulnerability and available coverage.

Assess readiness with evidence

Look beyond reputation to demonstrated responsibilities and judgement.

Create development assignments

Give potential successors relevant stretch work and support.

Maintain a practical coverage plan

Define interim options and review readiness over time.

THE EXPERIENCE

Practice with a purpose.

100% onlineNo in-person attendance required.

Self-directed cases, practical exercises and worked examples. Your invitation confirms the learning materials, delivery format and support included.

Understand the decision

Define the question and the evidence a useful answer needs.

Test your judgement

Apply the method to a realistic case and explain your choices.

Review the quality

Use explicit criteria to judge the result and improve the work.

ABOUT YOUR APPLICATION

Before you apply.

Are courses delivered online?

Course materials, exercises and any included coaching or live sessions are delivered online. No in-person attendance required.

Each programme specifies its pace and included support. Your invitation confirms any scheduled sessions and their timing.

Why do I need to apply?

We review your background and any goals or motivation you choose to share to assess programme fit. There is no payment when you apply.

How do intakes work?

We welcome new participants in intakes over time. Apply for access and we will email you when the next intake opens for this programme.

When can I start?

We will confirm the start date, what is included and the fee when we invite you to join. You can then decide whether to take part. Applying does not give you immediate course access.

What does the fee cover?

Self-directed cases, practical exercises and worked examples. Your invitation confirms the learning materials, delivery format and support included. The €249 shown is an estimated fee per person. We will confirm what is included, the final price and any applicable taxes before you decide to join.

Will I receive a certificate?

Your invitation will explain what you need to complete, how your work will be assessed and whether the programme includes a certificate. Any Academy certificate is separate from an accredited academic qualification.

Who is behind the Academy?

Scipio Academy draws on practical expertise from senior alumni of McKinsey, BCG and Bain. We will share details of the programme contributors and reviewers with your invitation. The firms do not sponsor or endorse these programmes.