Module Overview
This course provides a comprehensive overview of succession planning as a leadership and organizational strategy in law enforcement. Participants will explore the science, structure, and applied methods of ensuring continuity and leadership readiness within their agencies.
The course introduces the I.A.C.P. Four-Step Succession Planning Model—Identify, Develop, Mentor, and Sustain—and integrates behavioral science, organizational learning theory, and neuroleadership principles to strengthen understanding and application.
Through conceptual learning, reflection, and interactive practice, participants will learn how to build a self-sustaining pipeline of leadership talent aligned with their agency’s mission and values.
Module Objectives
Upon successful completion of this module student should be able to:
- Define the concept and purpose of succession planning in the context of law enforcement.
- Interpret the I.A.C.P. Four-Step Model and its implications for organizational readiness.
- Identify critical leadership positions and the competencies necessary to sustain agency performance.
- Design developmental and mentoring strategies to prepare emerging leaders.
- Evaluate existing agency succession systems and propose evidence-based improvements.
