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Webinar: Building the Bench: Succession Planning & Knowledge Transfer for the Forging Industry

Effective succession planning is critical to maintaining operational continuity and preserving institutional knowledge. This session will explore practical strategies for building succession plans at all levels of the organization, from identifying critical roles and assessing talent to developing future leaders and transferring key knowledge. Through real-world examples, participants will gain practical tools and insights for developing talent, transferring knowledge, and sustaining organizational continuity amid workforce change.

 

 September 1, 2026 from 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. (ET)

During this webinar, attendees will be able to:
1. Identify the key components of an effective succession planning process, including critical role identification, talent assessment, and leadership development.
2. Explore practical strategies for transferring institutional knowledge and preserving workforce expertise amid changing demographics and workforce transitions.
3. Apply real-world succession planning practices to strengthen workforce continuity and organizational resilience.

Registration:
FIA Members: FREE
Non-Members: $95

Please login at the top of this page to register. A link will be sent prior to the webinar. Questions about registration? Contact Kathy Edwards at kathy@forging.org or call 216-781-6260.

Presenters:

Kendra Osterdyk
Senior Consultant
Wiplfli Advisory LLC 

Brady Schlesener
VP, Sales and Marketing
Gemini Group, Inc. 

Cancellation Policy (Non-Members)
For paid registrations, cancellations will be permitted until August 31, 2026 and will be refunded in full. After August 31, 2026 no refunds will be given, but substitutions are allowed if submitted to the FIA in writing.

Please Note
No registration is final until accepted by FIA. FIA reserves the right to refuse registration/attendance to any person. Any paid registration that is not accepted by the FIA will be refunded in full. 
 
When
9/1/2026 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Eastern Daylight Time
Where
Webinar UNITED STATES
Registration
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Last day to register is 8/26/2026