2024 achieve Virtual: DevelUP

2024 achieve Virtual: DevelUP

In the landscape of contemporary business, the success of any organization hinges on its people. This program, "DevelUP," is predicated on the vital principle that employees, not just executives, are the cornerstone of a company's success. With only 12% of companies achieving the highest level of leadership maturity and a mere 24% considering their leadership models as up-to-date or highly relevant, there is an urgent need to revitalize how we approach leadership and talent development.

"DevelUP" confronts the reality that traditional leadership methods, focused primarily on operational metrics, are no longer sufficient. In this Post-Industrial Age, leadership is about inspiring change, nurturing talent, and fostering a people-first culture. This shift is crucial, as organizations that prioritize growth and development of their people are five times more likely to exceed financial targets and more than twice as likely to retain top talent.

However, the current economic landscape demands that these changes be made in a lean economy. Our program delves into strategies for identifying and cultivating in-house talent with constrained budgets, focusing on how to unlock social learning and knowledge transfer internally, effectively and efficiently.

Keynote Session - Transforming Leadership: Embracing Humanity and Authenticity in People Development

Kristen Hadeed, Keynote Speaker, Visionary Leader, Bestselling Author of Permission to Screw Up, Kristen Hadeed & The Human Leadership Program

In this opening keynote, Kristen will share her journey of turning a college cleaning business into a beacon of extraordinary culture and leadership development. She will unveil practical strategies for nurturing employee engagement, fostering authentic growth, and redefining retention. This keynote will ignite a new understanding of leadership that values empathy, purpose, and personal growth. Prepare to be inspired by a leader who has reshaped the narrative of what it means to develop and lead people in today's dynamic world.

Practical strategies Kristen will cover:

• Helping people find/understand their Sweet Spot — and having the courageous conversations to help people identify what it isn't
• Rockstars + Superstars and encouraging authentic career growth
• Creating an environment that encourages people to explore/grow outside of work and ensuring they have the space to do that such as tuition reimbursement programs
• Changing how we see retention-- growing someone out is a huge success too

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Impact Accelerator #1 - Revolutionizing Development: Adapting to the Modern Business Landscape

Heather Garen, Chief People Officer, Unqork
Rick Ortiz, VP of People & Culture, Certain Affinity
Ellen Gomes, Sr. Director of Marketing, Torch

Throughout this session, we will explore innovative methods to cultivate strong leadership pipelines, addressing the gap where only about 14% of companies have a robust bench of ready leaders. In times of lean budgets, this Impact Accelerator will also highlight the importance of internal talent development strategies for organizations where strategic leadership development is still often overlooked, as evidenced by the 75% of companies treating it as a mere perk.

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Panel Discussion - A Generative Dialogue Around The World Of Talent Development
Moderator: Zech Dahms - Community and Culture Program Director - achieve Engagement & EX Leadership Network

Panelists:
Troy Felder, MBA, Regional Senior HRBP - Central & West Regions, McKesson Medical-Surgical
Jodie Cenci, HR Director, Primary
Megan Galloway, Founder & Leadership Futurist, Everleader

Join us in this panel discussion as we uncover the keys to unlocking human potential and fostering growth in the ever-evolving world of talent development. The speakers discuss together the intricacies, challenges, and innovations shaping the landscape of talent cultivation. This dialogue inspires, informs, and sparks new ideas to propel individuals and organizations towards greater success.

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Impact Accelerator #2 - Fostering Growth from Within: Leveraging Peer-to-Peer Learning in Leadership Development

Jennifer Bauer, Director, Human Capital, rf IDEAS, Inc
Justine Carter, Employee Experience Manager, MadHive
Bob Norman, Principal, Human Resources Director, EUA

In this impact accelerator, we will explore innovative mentorship strategies and leadership development techniques tailored for a diverse, multi-generational workforce. This talk emphasizes building a culture of mentorship and collaboration, empowering organizations to exceed financial targets and retain top talent, as evidenced by the success of highly mature companies in developing leaders at all levels.

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