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Shore University: Why Talent Development Matters
In this episode, Michael Burcham, Chief of Strategy, Research, and Talent Development, joins Anderson Williams, Principal of Talent Development at Shore Capital, to explore why investing in people has been core to Shore since the beginning. Michael shares how the firm’s founders valued learning as a strategic advantage and how that mindset led to the creation of Shore University, the talent development function supporting both the firm and its portfolio companies. They discuss the challenges of scaling teams, the shift from individual contributor to manager, and the importance of trust, communication, and consistency in leadership. Through stories and examples, they show how ShoreU ensures that as companies grow, their people are prepared to grow with them.
Key Takeaways:
- Shore University was built on the belief that learning is a strategic advantage.
- Developing people is essential to scaling teams and sustaining performance.
- First-time managers need support to grow from doing the work to leading others.
- Companies are strongest when their people grow alongside the business.
Chapters:
- 00:00 Introduction
- 06:09 The ROI of Talent Development
- 10:12 From Contributor to Leader
- 20:24 Navigating Change
- 23:59 Growing with Your People
Listen to our podcasts at:
https://www.shorecp.university/podcasts
You’ll also find other Bigger. Stronger. Faster. episodes, alongside our Microcap Moments and Everyday Heroes series—highlighting the people and stories that make the microcap space unique.
Other ways to connect:
Blog: https://www.shorecp.university/blog
Shore Capital University: https://www.shorecp.university/
Shore Capital Partners: https://www.shorecp.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/shore-university
This podcast is the property of Shore Capital Partners LLC. None of the content herein is investment advice, an offer of investment advisory services, or a recommendation or offer relating to any security. See the “Terms of Use” page on the Shore Capital website for other important information.
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By Shore Capital PartnersIn this episode, Michael Burcham, Chief of Strategy, Research, and Talent Development, joins Anderson Williams, Principal of Talent Development at Shore Capital, to explore why investing in people has been core to Shore since the beginning. Michael shares how the firm’s founders valued learning as a strategic advantage and how that mindset led to the creation of Shore University, the talent development function supporting both the firm and its portfolio companies. They discuss the challenges of scaling teams, the shift from individual contributor to manager, and the importance of trust, communication, and consistency in leadership. Through stories and examples, they show how ShoreU ensures that as companies grow, their people are prepared to grow with them.
Key Takeaways:
- Shore University was built on the belief that learning is a strategic advantage.
- Developing people is essential to scaling teams and sustaining performance.
- First-time managers need support to grow from doing the work to leading others.
- Companies are strongest when their people grow alongside the business.
Chapters:
- 00:00 Introduction
- 06:09 The ROI of Talent Development
- 10:12 From Contributor to Leader
- 20:24 Navigating Change
- 23:59 Growing with Your People
Listen to our podcasts at:
https://www.shorecp.university/podcasts
You’ll also find other Bigger. Stronger. Faster. episodes, alongside our Microcap Moments and Everyday Heroes series—highlighting the people and stories that make the microcap space unique.
Other ways to connect:
Blog: https://www.shorecp.university/blog
Shore Capital University: https://www.shorecp.university/
Shore Capital Partners: https://www.shorecp.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/shore-university
This podcast is the property of Shore Capital Partners LLC. None of the content herein is investment advice, an offer of investment advisory services, or a recommendation or offer relating to any security. See the “Terms of Use” page on the Shore Capital website for other important information.