Japanese electronics giant Matsushita is getting strategic about succession
planning in its European outposts, using assessment centres, executive coaching
and benchmarking to develop its own future managing directors.
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It is working with HR consultancy DDI on the programme launched 18 months
ago for its top 100 senior managers in Europe.
As part of the programme, the company has established a European Talent
Review Board of directors of all the main functions to identify staff with
leadership potential. Candidates are then assessed against key leadership
competencies, and work with a DDI coach to draw up a development plan.
Matsushita is also using the data to benchmark its leadership strength against
other organisations.
