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In This Issue
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Announcing
IMPACT 2008: The Business of Talent
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Fred Goh, director of
strategic learning for Caterpillar University; Liviu Dedes, vice
president of organizational development for Aramark; Ann Pehle,
director of global leadership development for Textron; Jane
Stewart, principal for performance management and career development for Mercer.
These are just a few of
the 60 senior executives participating in Bersin & Associates first
research conference: IMPACT 2008: The Business of Talent,
April 22-24, at the Renaissance Vinoy Resort and Golf Club in
St. Petersburg, FL. All conference speakers have been specially selected
by Bersin & Associates based on their experience, accomplishments,
and thought leadership.
This two-day research conference,
which includes 21 sessions and more than 60 executive speakers,
will examine all aspects of enterprise learning and talent management.
The agenda features in-depth case studies from corporate innovators such
as Deb Kelly, head of learning services for Aetna, and Lou
Tedrick, staff vice president of workforce development for Verizon
Wireless.
Thought-provoking panels
– featuring executives such as Kathy Thomas, vice president of learning
and development for Northrop Grumman and Jerry Williams, vice
president of talent management for Waste Management – will address
issues, trends, and best practices.
The conference is also
the place to go to evaluate and compare offerings from a wide range of
solution providers. In addition to the conference's Demo Center,
the program also includes panels of senior executives – from Paul Sparta,
CEO of Plateau to Adam Miller, CEO of Cornerstone OnDemand
to Bobby Yazdani, CEO of Saba – who will discuss the markets for
learning, talent management, leadership development, and outsourcing and
what's ahead for the future.
Bersin & Associates
research provides the program's foundation. Our analysts carefully chose
all conference speakers based on their proven performance in our
industry. Our analysts will present the latest findings in areas such as
learning on-demand, integrated talent strategies, collaborative corporate
learning, and talent management systems. In addition, analysts will
moderate panel discussions and oversee all presentations.
The registration fee for
active Bersin & Associates research members is $795. (Members should
email service@bersin.com
to receive the promotion code to use when registering online.) Non-member
registration fees are $1,495 prior to March 21, and will increase to
$1,595 after March 21. Special room rates are available for conference
attendees.
Visit the conference web
site for complete details, including the conference agenda, session
descriptions, speakers, and hotel information. Space is limited – so register to
attend now!
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Conference Bonuses Include Benchmarking Workshops,
Solution Guides, and Networking Opportunities
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In addition to a unique,
high-value program, IMPACT 2008
offers attendees several valuable bonuses.
Prior to the conference,
each attendee will have the opportunity to take one of three unique
organizational assessments: the Learning Organization Scorecard, the
Leadership Development Scorecard, or the Talent Management Scorecard.
During mini-workshops conducted at the conference, each attendee will get
a printed report, based on assessment results, and learn how to interpret
results. These valuable and objective assessments highlight areas of
strength and potential improvement and can help set planning priorities.
We've written much about
the importance of use scenarios in the software and services evaluation
process. Now, you have a chance to try them out for yourself. All
attendees will receive the WhatWorks Solutions Guide, a
compilation of practical use scenarios for LMSs, talent management
suites, content, outsourcing, and tools – all developed by our analysts.
Attendees can use these guides to focus conversations with vendors
participating in the conference's Demo Center.
Additionally, the
conference program is specially designed to leverage the power of the
Bersin & Associates' research community. Attendees will have many
opportunities to meet and talk with professionals and executives facing challenges
similar to yours. Analysts will be available for consultation throughout
the event.
Check out the conference web site
and watch your inbox for many more details!
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Testers Needed
for Major Talent Management Survey
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We are looking for HR professionals to test our new
benchmarking survey on talent management. The test, scheduled for
January, will take approximately one hour. Testers will receive a
complimentary copy of the survey's summary report, when available, plus a
free copy of Succession Planning in Leadership Development: How to Build
a Leadership Pipeline. This in-depth case study examines best practices
in leadership development and how to align leadership development with
the business strategy. If interested, please contact Karen@bersin.com.
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In the News
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Talent Management
December 2007
Taking Aim at Performance Appraisals
Debate about the merit of performance appraisals isn't new. But,
according to Josh Bersin, now may be the time to finally kill the
performance appraisal as we know it. He explains why in this
in-depth feature.
Training
November 2007
Training Magazine's 2007 Industry Report
Read the results of the Bersin & Associates annual study of training
budgets, staffing, programs and priorities. The information in this
article is a summary of the facts and trends included in next month's
Corporate Learning Factbook.
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Upcoming Events
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WEBINARS
Meeting the Demand for Learning on Demand
Thursday, January 3, 2:00 p.m. ET
Tuesday, February 19, 2:00 p.m. ET
Chris Howard, Principal Analyst and Director of Research
As companies move from course-centric
learning to learning on demand, the role of the corporate training
department must change. This presentation will discuss the organizational
changes, tools, best-practice processes, and resources required to
support an on demand model. Howard will discuss how to leverage existing
content and the types of standards and templates that work best.
Click
here to register for the January 3rd event.
Click
here for February 19th.
Selecting the Right Talent Management Solution
Wednesday, January 16, 2:00 p.m. ET
Leighanne Levensaler, Principal Analyst
Leighanne Levensaler will share the
most important findings from the new research study, Talent Management
Suites: Market Realities, Implementation Experiences, and Vendor
Profiles. The study draws on interviews with hundreds of companies that
are evaluating or implementing talent management systems. Levensaler will
discuss how to find a solution that matches your company's technology
strategy, the "homework" required before making a final
decision, creating use scenarios for meaningful evaluations, and the
benefits associated with integrated solutions. Attendees will receive a
complimentary study summary. Click
here to register today.
The Scoop on Talent Management Suites
Thursday, January 17, 2:00 p.m. ET
Leighanne Levensaler, Principal Analyst
Get the latest scoop on the hottest,
fastest growing segment of the talent management market. Levensaler will
discuss the findings of her just-completed research study, Integrated
Talent Management Suites: Market Realities, Implementation Experiences,
and Vendor Profiles. This highly detailed study provides everything you
need to know if you're contemplating the purchase - now or in the future
- of one or more suite modules. The presentation will cover the vendor
landscape, evaluation considerations, and much more. Click
here to register today.
Corporate Factbook
Tuesday, January 29, 2:00 p.m. ET
Tuesday, April 8, 2:00 p.m. ET
Josh Bersin, President
Karen O'Leonard, Principal Analyst
The Corporate Learning Factbook is
one of Bersin & Associates' most popular and widely used studies.
Findings, based on input from companies of all sizes and industry
sectors, offer corporate executives baseline metrics which can be used to
assess the efficiencies of their own corporate training initiatives. Get
the highlights of this study, including information on budgets,
expenditures per learner, cost per student hour, program priorities,
budget allocations, staffing sizes, staff to learner ratios, staff to
total spending, technology usage and budgets, and outsourcing spending.
Click
here to register for the January 29th event.
Executive Development Hits a High Note
** NEW DATE ** Wednesday, February 6, 2:00 p.m. ET
Kim Lamoureux, Senior Analyst
When it comes to leadership
development, we can't forget the most senior and influential leaders of
them all - the executives. These high-powered individuals make major
decisions daily and are held to the highest standards for management
skills, business savvy, and leadership. It's also critical to prepare
those who will be filling these shoes. Recent shake-ups at Citigroup and
Merrill Lynch illustrate the importance of groomed successors. In this
webinar, we will discuss executive development in the context of a
company's overall leadership strategy, its necessary alignment with
succession planning, the most effective forms of executive development,
and the business impact of well-designed programs. Click
here to register today.
Missed it live? Research members can view
all recorded webinars by visiting the research
center event archives.
Not a member? Sign up for a trial
membership today.
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New Research for Members
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Enterprise Learning and Talent Management 2008: Predictions
for the Coming Year
Building on last year's predictions (spotlighting L&D budgets,
increased growth in leadership development and a continuing evolution in
technology-based learning approaches), this research report includes the
top eight trends for 2008. Download
today.
Organizational Restructuring in Retail Requires Rapid Talent
Development for Ace Hardware
This case study describes how Ace Hardware reorganized its field
operations in order to align resources for the maximum benefit of its
retail stores to facilitate retail execution and develop a consultative
relationship with retailers. Download
today.
Performance Management Processes and Systems: Driving an
Employee-Centric Culture
This case study examines how a business services company creates an
employee-centric culture to drive its success in the global marketplace –
focusing on performance management and the technology infrastructure that
automates those practices. Download
today.
Leadership Competencies as the Foundation for Talent
Management at Whirlpool
This case study examines how Whirlpool Corporation developed a mature
talent management strategy based on a well-defined leadership competency
model – enabling the company to craft strategies, programs and tools to
build leadership skills. Download
today.
Join
our research community to access these reports.
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Analyst Corner
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The Business of Talent
By Josh Bersin
Last week, I had the opportunity to speak with several of
our research members about their challenges in building alignment with
senior business leaders, including the often-difficult job of helping
business executives understand their role in the development and
implementation of talent and learning strategies.
This call strengthened my conviction that we need to do a
much better job of helping top business leaders understand the
correlation between learning and talent initiatives and the bottom line.
And more specifically, we must give these executives very clear direction
on their role in leading and supporting these programs.
Our upcoming conference, IMPACT
2008: The Business of Talent™, is designed to help meet this mission.
When you visit the conference web site, you'll note that we have an
amazing roster of speakers – learning and HR leaders who have achieved impressive
business results through innovative programs and highly effective
organizations.
In the upcoming months, you'll be hearing many more details
on IMPACT 2008, as well as new research and other offerings to tighten
even further our alignment with business and help educate business
leaders about their roles and potential contributions. No matter what
direction the economy takes in months ahead, how companies approach
learning and talent management will affect their ability to compete,
generate revenue, and retain customers.
And special thanks to these research members for
participating in the recent focus group: Mary Sutcliffe, Marsh Learning;
Jay Allen, Dept. of Homeland Security; Dave DeFilippo, BNY Mellon Asset
Management; Mike Ayulo, WellPoint; Beth Kavelaris, Robert W. Baird &
Co.; Deanne George, Accenture; and Brent deMoville, Allergan.
What challenges do you face in building alignment with top
business leaders? Please
email us with your thoughts on this topic.
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