SHRM Webinar: Best Practices for Succession Planning in the Economic Downturn

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The economic downturn has posed significant challenges for organizations, including tighter budgets, increased risks of employee turnover, and mounting pressure on leaders to navigate uncertainty while still delivering results. In such a volatile context, effective succession planning has become a strategic imperative to ensure organizational stability, retain key talent, and position the business for long-term success.

To share best practices in building a succession strategy a critical factor in maintaining leadership continuity and enhancing organizational capability amid economic turbulence Hogan Assessments, in collaboration with the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) and Talent Assessments Vietnam (TAV), is organizing a SHRM Webinar titled "Best Practices for Succession Planning in the Economic Downturn."

Designed exclusively for the SHRM community, this event will explore how Hogan Assessments supports HR professionals with data-driven tools to build strong succession pipelines capable of thriving even during economic challenges.

Topic

Best Practices for Succession Planning in the Economic Downturn
Organizers

Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)

Talent Assessments Vietnam (TAV)

Hogan Assessments
Time

14:30 – 16:00 | Thursday, June 12, 2025
Format

via Zoom
Agenda
  • Building effective leadership succession plans aligned with digital transformation using Hogan Assessments
  • How to predict and manage risks during leadership transitions
  • Succession planning – should it be transparent or selective?
  • Q&A session: discuss challenges and share insights with experts
Languages

English & Vietnamese
Speakers

Krista Pederson – Managing Director, Hogan Assessments

Chairperson, Asia Association of Test Publishers Steering Board

  • Ms. Krista Pederson is the Managing Director for Asia-Pacific at Hogan Assessments, with over 20 years of experience in international business and fluency in Mandarin. She is currently focusing on business development and expanding Hogan’s brand presence across Asia.


  • She represents Hogan at numerous international conferences such as the Association of Test Publishers (ATP), Assessment Innovation Conference, the International Association for Cross-Cultural Psychology (IACCP) in Japan, and the DDI Conference in Shanghai. Krista also collaborates closely with Hogan’s Data Science team to localize assessment reports to different cultures.


  • In 2024, she was appointed Chairperson of the Asia Association of Test Publishers Steering Board (AATP) after 8 years of contribution, including organizing conferences to honor leading test publishers in the region.


  • Krista is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Organizational Development and Change (ODC) at Fielding Graduate University, where she also earned her Master’s degree. She graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor’s in Humanities & Arts from Baylor University and received an Honors Certificate from Tsinghua University.


Tong Thi Nhi Ha – Solution Expert of TAV, SHRM Instructor

  • Ms. Tong Thi Nhi Ha is a training and consulting expert in the fields of human resource management, talent development, competency framework design, and employee assessment & coaching.


  • With over 25 years of experience, including nearly 20 years as HR Director for both local companies and international corporations such as Rex Hotel, InterContinental Asiana Saigon, Sofitel Saigon Plaza, New World Saigon, Central Group Vietnam, and Marriott International.


  • She holds an MBA in Human Resources Management from Columbia Southern University (USA) and the SHRM-SCP certification – the Senior Certified Professional credential from SHRM (USA).
  • Ms. Ha is also a Hogan-certified trainer qualified to deliver professional training in interpreting Hogan’s assessment reports.


  • Currently, she is a Consultant and Trainer at PACE Institute of Management and Talent Assessments Vietnam.
Participants
  • HR professionals
  • Talent management leaders
  • SHRM members responsible for leadership development and succession planning
  • Managers dealing with budget cuts
  • Business leaders preparing for post-downturn recovery
Fee
  • This webinar is open to PACE and SHRM Vietnam’s valued partners or invited guests
  • No participation fee required

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