CARICAD is currently providing technical assistance to the Department of Public Service, Government of Saint Lucia in the design and development of a succession strategy and framework. The purpose of this succession planning framework is to facilitate the introduction and implementation of new methods of identifying and developing high potential employees for senior management positions in the Public Service.
The assignment, which commenced in May 2018, includes the design and development of a Succession Planning Toolkit, a Competency Framework and Training Plan. It is expected to conclude at the end of August 2018 to be followed by the implementation phase using a Change Management approach.
CARICAD’s approach to technical assistance in Member States involves enhancing the capacity on the ground. As such, a Succession Planning Team (SPT) has been established including a multi-skilled group of persons across ministries/departments. CARICAD’s HR and Organisation Development & Effectiveness Specialist, Rosemund Warrington, is the lead consultant facilitating the process.
PHOTO CAPTION: Succession Planning Team, Saint Lucia – From left: (front row) Ms. Julita Peter, Communications Officer; CARICAD’s Assistant Director, Mrs. Rosemund Warrington; Ms. Betty Blanchard, Director of Training, Department of Public Service; Mrs. Sharon Guard, Human Resource Officer, Department of the Public Service; (back row) Ms. Janine Philogene, Human Resource Officer, Department of the Public Service; Mrs. Thecla Fontenelle, Organisational Development Office, Department of Public Service; Mrs. Shelia Imbert, Deputy Permanent Secrtary (ag.), Department of Public Service; Mrs. Tessa Inglis, Human Resource Officer, Department of Health and Wellnes and Mrs. Sygna Mathew Makarovic, Legal Officer, Department of the Public Service. Missing from the photograph are Mr. Claude Paul, General Secretary of the St. Lucia Civil Service Association and Ms. Chantal Florent, Human Resource Officer, Ministry of Agriculture.