Jane Underwood is Senior Director of Learning and Leadership Development at IRIS. In this episode of In Good Company, she joins Dan to discuss the critical role of talent development in organisational success. We’re all told that in today's fast-paced world, staying ahead of the curve is more important than ever. But is it? Jane and Dan explore key trends and predictions, including AI-powered learning, skills-first mindset, and leadership in a hybrid world. Jane brings her perspective on how effective leadership drives talent development programmes and how to integrate AI in transforming workplace strategies.

"Leadership support is the single biggest determinator of success of any talent development programme."

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Talent acquisition and change with Bryan Ong, Director Talent Acquisition at KPMG in Singapore 

Navigating talent acquisition challenges 

Bryan Ong is Director of Talent Acquisition at KPMG in Singapore. He joins Dan to talk about talent and change, and how organisations can use their talent strategy to align with future needs and navigate unforeseen challenges. Bryan talks about why hiring should be seen as a strategic move for transformation and innovation, not just filling vacancies. Bryan’s insights provide a comprehensive roadmap – covering employer branding, embracing AI and fostering a culture of innovation – all to help leaders transform their talent acquisition strategies. 

“People are at the heart of everything we do. Talent acquisition is the business of acquiring talent through different ways and channels, which explains why changes in the organisation are so intrinsically tied to talent acquisition.” 

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"You will get resistance, so make a plan for that when it comes."

Paul Wise, COO – Innovation and Services Development Leader at GE Vernova has worked in and around some of the most regulated sectors for most of his career. When it comes to introducing, leading and implementing a successful change programme, he knows that the data shows two-thirds of these initiatives will fail. One way to boost their chance of success is moving from a culture of compliance to one of commitment. Commitment-driven change will boost employee engagement and drive sustainable growth and innovation. Paul joins Dan to talk about his experience of change leadership and to share some practical techniques on moving from a state of compliance to commitment.

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Allie Ferrara, Senior Director, HR Business Partner at Danone, joins us to discuss some of the biggest concerns facing HR & L&D professionals worldwide. Change, leadership, and people. In this episode Allie shares her invaluable insights into HR transformation and some of her tried and tested methods for leading through change, including the importance of understanding the impact on both the organisation and its people, communicating the reasons behind the change, and fostering a supportive and transparent environment. Dan and Allie will also delve into whether it’s truly possible to manage change in a people-centric way, and what key considerations you need to make around burnout, resilience, and communication.

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What is your organisation's point of view on neurodiversity? Is it something your top teams think about? Is it included in your diversity policy, disability policy, or explicitly singled out? Research shows that 15-20% of the world's population is neurodiverse, and according to one report, teams with neurodivergent members can be 30% more productive than those without them. Yet, many people choose to hide their neurodiversity from their employers.

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How to develop early careers talent with Anna Champion, CEO, The Talent Lighthouse 

Is your organisation set up to empower your early careers talent to thrive? Are you able to support their transition, attracting, developing and retaining the best talent? 

Anna Champion has dedicated her career to supporting and engaging future leaders in the workplace. Having recently returned to the UK after 15 years in Asia, she is perfectly placed to offer a perspective on the unique experiences facing young talent in Asia vs Europe. She has a rich knowledge of supporting young talent and organisations to navigate campus recruitment, transition to employment, and early career development. Anna joins Dan for our first podcast dedicated entirely to the topic of early careers, covering what we mean by "phygital", the challenges of hybrid working and managing wellbeing and burnout. 

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GenAI and compassionate leadership with Sarmista Mondol, Global Talent Transformation Leader, IBM

Join us as we take a look back at some of the conversations we've had over 2024 in our special round-up episode! In a year of incredible it's impossible to pick 'the best' but we've tried to select a flavour of the topics that have been core themes throughout the year.

Talent management with Andy MacGovern, Global Talent Leader  

Andy MacGovern has over 25 years of experience in talent management, talent acquisitionand performance management, working globally across various sectors. He holdsan MBA, is part of a PhD research programme and has received awards for hiswork. When we decided it was time to discuss if thewar for talent is over – he was our first choice as guest. So, is the war fortalent over? Our clients are increasingly telling us that their battle now isto retain the talent they have. This throws up questions like… what part doesyour talent development strategy play in talent acquisition, internal mobilityand employer retention? Is AI a trend you're wondering how to implement intotalent management or already a game changer in your organisation? And do youagree that it's an employee's market and well-being and employee experience anddevelopment pathways need to be a priority? Talent management needs to incorporateall of these topics but is it possible to create one strategy for thismultitude of challenges? In this podcast we’ll attempt to talk through thesetopics and more.

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