Topic:  Who’s Next – Mentoring & Succession Planning

Session Overview:

Leveraging the expertise of senior HR leaders, Tannisha and Theresa will facilitate a panel discussion on the value of mentoring through a series of questions extracting their experiences. We will provide content on the differences between mentoring, sponsoring, and coaching, mentor and mentee expectations, formal vs. informal mentoring, internal and external mentoring. This will lead into further content on preparing for the expected and unexpected exits through succession planning, emphasizing the importance of intentionally recruiting both internally and through external partnerships to cultivate a robust talent pipeline. We'll explore strategies to develop, train, and support education and professional development in alignment with succession planning goals. Continuing to leverage the senior leader panel, polls, breakouts, and Q&A, the succession planning material will cover the topic around why it matters, what tools can be useful, and how to ensure you are ready for the expected or unexpected departures in your organization.

Presenters:

Theresa Sweeney-Miller comes to us with 30 years of Human Resources expertise in optimizing business performance in areas like leadership development, workforce planning, culture and change management as well as benefits management and employee engagement.   She has worked with global organizations like LyondellBasell and Glatfelter Paper.  She spent over a decade at Harley-Davidson’s manufacturing operations leading through cultural transformation, plant mergers, and overseeing the Human Resources operations for the York PA, Brazil, India and Thailand manufacturing operations.  Theresa currently works for CBY Professional Services, providing Interim HR leadership roles as well as HR strategic development, cultural change management, organizational development, leadership coaching and succession planning to clients in the non-profit, health care, government and manufacturing industries.  

She has an MBA from Syracuse University, BS from Cornell University and is SHRM- SCP and SPHR certified.  She also volunteers on the Byrnes Health Education and Chasing the Rainbows non-profit boards.  

Tannisha Fuentes, Talent Acquisition and Workforce Optimization Expert

With over 20 years of experience, Tannisha is a seasoned HR professional specializing in strategic sourcing, recruitment, hiring, employee development, and retention. Her expertise extends to creating innovative programs for professional readiness and apprenticeship program design, fostering strong partnerships between businesses and communities.

Tannisha is dedicated to implementing data-driven strategies for process improvement and cultivating collaborative relationships with stakeholders. As the Founder and President of Your Kingdom Workforce Services, she provides comprehensive staffing and workforce solutions tailored to meet the needs of diverse industries.

In addition to her role in HR consulting, Tannisha holds a Master's degree in Adult Learning from Walden University and has a solid background in Higher Education, including leadership positions in academic and career services. Previously, she served as the Director of Workforce Development for the Community Action Program of York, where she honed her skills in workforce optimization and talent management.

Outside of her professional commitments, Tannisha is actively engaged in her community, serving on the board of YMCA of the Roses of York & Lancaster County and chairing the TechRev York committee. Her dedication to advancing HR practices and fostering community partnerships underscores her commitment to driving organizational success.

This meeting has been submitted for HRCI/SHRM general credit approval.