Building An Enduring Succession Planning Program: The NJDOT Blueprint

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Building An Enduring Succession Planning Program
The NJDOT Blueprint

• Pat Barton
• Manager of Succession Planning
• New Jersey Department of Transportation
• patrick.barton_at_dot.state.nj.us
• [phone]

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Building An Enduring Succession Planning Program
The NJDOT Blueprint

• Laying a Solid Foundation
• Framing the Rooms
• Decorating and Furnishing
• Renovating and Adding On
• Maintaining the Structure

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• Building An Enduring Succession Planning Program
  The NJDOT Blueprint

• Laying A Solid Foundation
• Unwavering Leadership Support
• Visible and Active Executive Board
• Dedicated Bureau and Resources
• Strong Unifying Framework

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Building An Enduring Succession Planning Program
The NJDOT Blueprint

• Framing the Rooms
• Formulating a Straightforward Policy
• Ensuring Communication is Clear and Consistent
• Making Application Process Fair and Transparent
• Aligning Additional Human Resource Systems

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Building An Enduring Succession Planning Program
The NJDOT Blueprint

• Decorating and Furnishing
• Method to Clarify Mutual Expectations
  (Participant NJDOT)
• Approach for Continuous Assessment of
  Participants
• Process for Ongoing Development Planning
• Mechanism and Infrastructure for Formal Mentoring
• Means to Partner with Other Bureaus

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Building An Enduring Succession Planning Program
The NJDOT Blueprint

• Renovating and Adding On
• Tools to Track Participants and Processes
• Specific, Targeted Enrichment Experiences
• One-on-One Coaching
• Resource Library

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Building An Enduring Succession Planning Program
The NJDOT Blueprint

• Maintaining the Structure
• Continue To Communicate Clearly and Consistently
• Enlist Support Throughout Department
• Be Available for Alternative Approaches
• Ensure Participants and Bureau Are Accountable to
  Covenant
• Evaluate Bureau Services for Continuous
  Improvement
• Celebrate Achievements