Effective Succession Planning: Ensuring Leadership Continuity And Building Talent From Within

William J. Rothwell is Professor in Charge of Workforce Education and Development on the University Park campus of The Pennsylvania State University, and an internationally respected authority on human resources issues. He is also president of Rothwell & Associates, Inc., a private consulting firm that specializes in all facets of succession planning, management, and related human resources issues. Well known for his extensive and high-profile work in succession management, he is a frequent speaker at conferences and seminars around the world. He is the author of Beyond Training and Development, The Workplace Learner, and dozens of other books. He lives in State College, Pennsylvania.