Dec. 2, 2026

9:00:00 AM - 3:00:00 PM

Primex, 46 Donovan Street, Concord, NH

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the topic of succession planning is back on the front burner.  As public sector employers face continued pressure and competition, leaders should become more comfortable regularly engaging in the strategic process of identifying high-potential employees, evaluating and honing their skills and abilities, and preparing them for advancement into positions that are key to the success of business operations and objectives.

In this session, we will discuss the business case for succession planning, introduce several useful tools, share characteristics of great succession programs and begin to apply these key concepts using a variety of tools.

By participating in this session you will be able to: 

  • Explain the business case for succession planning in the public sector and describe
    the essential elements of an effective succession program.
  • Use provided tools and frameworks to identify high-potential employees and outline development steps that prepare them for critical roles.
  • Assess a succession plan to determine its strengths, gaps, and alignment with organizational objectives.
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    Carrie James

    Carrie James, Human Resource Consultant

    Carrie joined the Legal and HR Department in August of 2025. She will
    provide training and consulting services for members. Carrie’s focus will
    be on mitigating HR-related risks prior to a supervisor or manager taking
    an employment action. Topics of her position might be responding to
    issues related to hiring, firing, performance, and leave issues.

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    Carol Kilmister

    Carol Kilmister, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, Senior Human Resource Consultant

    Carol Kilmister is a Senior Human Resource Consultant in the Legal and HR Services Department at Primex3 where she provides training, guidance, and support to Property & Liability members.  Prior to coming to Primex3, she worked for many years as the Director of HR for a multi-district SAU in NH.  She is a graduate of Rivier University with a Master of Science degree in Human Resource Administration and holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from Plymouth State University.  In addition, she holds national certification as a senior HR professional from both HRCI and SHRM. She has served on the board of directors the Association of NH Public Employer HR Administrators (ANHPEHRA) for many years and is also Past President of the Greater Concord HR Association of SHRM (HRAGC).

     

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