How to Bolster Resiliency Through Succession Planning

Aug 14, 2025

SVP & GM, Mainframe Software Division at Broadcom Inc.
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How do you build an IT organization that is truly resilient and ready for anything, from unexpected retirements to the rapid integration of AI?

Join Greg Lotko, SVP and GM of Broadcom’s Mainframe Software Division, and Daniel Newman, CEO of Futurum, as they have a conversation with Bola Rotibi, Chief of Enterprise Research at CCS Insight.

“Focusing on succession planning means you’re really thinking about where your organization is. You’re not just waiting for someone to tell you they’re retiring or going somewhere else. You have a plan. “ – Greg Lotko

In this 20-minute episode, the trio explores succession planning and strategic IT investment – and how these areas are key to bolstering organizational resiliency. The episode is not just about technology, though. It narrows in on the human element, the evolving workforce, and how we can prepare for a future shaped by AI.

Key takeaways include:

  • The Human Resiliency Mandate for IT Operations: Explore how viewing succession planning as “human resiliency” is as crucial as system redundancy for ensuring continuous, robust IT operations, especially within critical mainframe environments.
  • Navigating Generational Shifts in Tech Leadership: Discover how the evolving demographics of senior IT leaders – and the rise of Millennials in leadership – are reshaping perspectives on technology strategy, risk management, and the crucial need to bridge generational knowledge gaps.
  • “Two in a Box” and Bridging the Skill Divide: Understand the innovative “two in a box” approach to knowledge transfer, effectively pairing seasoned mainframe experts with emerging talent to foster cross-generational collaboration and accelerate skill development.
  • Strategic Investment in Workforce Development as Retention: Learn why prioritizing training and continuous learning is not just an expense but a vital strategic investment that directly impacts employee engagement, retention, and the long-term sustainability of an organization’s most valuable asset: its people.

Don’t miss this insightful episode of The Main Scoop.

Get more information on the Mainframe Talent Succession Playbook here.

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