Succession planning and career progression at DynMcDermott (DM), a US based Petroleum Operations Company and winner of the 2005 Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award (Service Sector), was managed by a six phased system: Phase 1. Organisational strategy and objectives established via DMs Strategic Planning Process. Phase 2. Workforce education, training, and career development needs/strategies were identified and met through DM's Individual Development Plans (IDP) administered by HR. Phase 3. ...