Surviving the Silver Tsunami: Preserving Tribal Knowledge in Manufacturing
A guide for business owners on capturing critical expertise from retiring baby boomers. Learn how to transition from tribal knowledge to institutional assets.
6 min
Succession Planning
20 posts
What is Skill-Based Succession Planning?
Explore how skill-based succession planning helps managers identify future leaders based on specific capabilities rather than tenure to ensure business longevity.
4 min
What is Career Pathing?
A practical guide for business owners on career pathing, focusing on retention, skill development, and distinguishing individual growth from succession planning.
4 min
What is Tacit Knowledge Transfer?
Explore the nuances of tacit knowledge transfer and how business leaders can move unwritten expertise and intuitive skills from veterans to new hires.
5 min
What is Job Rotation?
An introductory guide to job rotation for business owners and managers looking to build resilient teams and reduce organizational silos.
4 min
What is Talent Intelligence?
Explore the definition and practical application of talent intelligence to improve hiring, retention, and strategic business decisions using data.
4 min
The End of the Popularity Contest: Why Your 'Gut Feeling'Is a Terrible Way to Promote People
An analysis of how to use data to make promotion decisions. We explore the bias of traditional evaluations and how training data provides an objective roadmap for talent management.
Ben Schmidt
6 min
What is Skill Mapping Software?
Learn how skill mapping software helps business owners visualize workforce capabilities, identify talent gaps, and plan for future growth without the fluff.
4 min
Who Is Next? Finding Hidden Gems Through Succession Planning
A guide for business owners on succession planning, identifying hidden talent, and using mastery-based learning platforms to future-proof their teams.
7 min
What is Legacy Knowledge Preservation and Digital Immortality in Business?
Explore the future of succession planning by using AI avatars to preserve founder wisdom, ensuring business continuity and culture for future generations.
7 min