This is evident in The Economist’s f i n d i n g that on-the-job training is shrinking. As you go partake in these conversations, consider which topics might translate into useful technical trainings or workshops. Gather input from the CIO, IT team, and other subject matter experts or partner with outside training resources. Empower your people with training. How will the classroom training translate into day-to-day stretch opportunities? MORE

Succession planning is the process of selecting and developing key talent to ensure continuity of critical roles. The second part of the definition is about selecting and developing key talent. Talent is scouted early. Ensure structured development. MORE

Seeing that women of color are too often left out of diversity conversations, Cynthia Owyung , the former Head of Talent Development, Employee Engagement and Inclusion at GitHub, put together the inaugural Women of Color Leadership Conference. MORE

Your sales, service and partner teams can easily receive just-in-time training; improving skills, competency and product knowledge. TalentLMS is a super-easy, cloud LMS to train your employees, partners and customers. End your frustration with using multiple LMSs to manage training. MORE

With talent shortages at a record high, companies around the world are experiencing a substantial shortage of leaders. According to Deloitte’s Global Human Capital Trends , 83% of organizations struggle to find and develop future leaders, with only 15% stating that they have well-qualified candidates for future leadership roles. The next step in developing future leaders is the acceleration of high potentials’ growth. Six steps to scale high potential development programs. MORE

The talent crisis and some of the ways organizations are dealing with it has been a topic of conversation on HR Times since we started. 10 on the Fortune 500) is addressing the talent challenge. AT&T’s approach includes several leading talent practices: Creating a future talent blueprint and then analyzing gaps between current vs. emerging skills , with roughly half of AT&T’s total workforce assigned a new role and expected to acquire the training or credentials to fill it. MORE

1 global online influencer in talent management. #6 Fistful of Talent. developing social capital). SuccessFactors Performance and Talent Management Blog. The Head of Talent Role: Challenges and Opportunities for Talent Managers / 4. As well as dealing with the truth about talent , the need to create value and opportunities for career development , the fourth big challenge for talent managers / heads of talent will probably be their own role. MORE

Not only do they lose members due to low prices, but they also find it difficult to get talented trainers to join and stay in their ranks. The workforce agrees, training for soft skills is the #1 priority. Find the Right Metrics to Measure. Invest in Employee Development. MORE

It’s been a decade since my first B2B marketing job, and in my current role of marketing to L&D leaders, I’m seeing the same sort of seismic shift happening in the talent development space. Develop a measurement strategy for everything. MORE

The talent crisis and some of the ways organizations are dealing with it has been a topic of conversation on HR Times since we started. 10 on the Fortune 500) is addressing the talent challenge. AT&T’s approach includes several leading talent practices: Creating a future talent blueprint and then analyzing gaps between current vs. emerging skills , with roughly half of AT&T’s total workforce assigned a new role and expected to acquire the training or credentials to fill it. MORE