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Milwaukee Talent Development Conference 2025 @ Manpower: Workplace Agility in the AI Era

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CONFERENCE OVERVIEW

Is your Team Prepared for the future? Discover why Agile Talent Practices and Workplace Agility are essential for forward-thinking leaders. Join us at the ELE Talent Development Conference 2025 to explore practical strategies that will impact your business.

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What to Expect Case Studies and Interactive Discussions We are planning over 15 case studies and interactive discussions on leveraging learning to build a sustainable workforce, including:
  • Latest Research: Emerging Trends Transforming Workforce Capabilities
  • Change Readiness: Preparing your organization for future challenges
  • Innovative Talent Strategies: Integrating skill-based HR talent practices
  • Leadership & Engagement: Workforce transformation stories expertly told
  • Reskilling Trends: Embracing cutting-edge assessments, equity & access to learning, reskilling/upskilling
  • Internship/Apprenticeship Programs: Designing and implementing successful programs
  • Learning Journeys: Cohort learning and scaling beyond leadership development
  • Future of Work: Fostering Coaching, Reimagining DEI, Wellbeing @ Work, and more
We are working closely with ELE Team-Leader members who will contribute valuable evidence-based case studies & best practices. Register Now Don’t miss this opportunity to prepare your team for the future. View the agenda and register today to secure your spot. Why Attend?
  • Practical Insights: Gain actionable strategies from real-world case studies.
  • Expert Speakers: Hear from industry leaders and innovators.
  • Networking Opportunities: Connect with fellow HR professionals and share best practices.
This year's 15th Milwaukee Talent Development Conference will be a full-day, multi-track in-person event that will allow you and your team to collaborate with your peers and learn best practices from the ELE's robust network of learning and talent development leaders.
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Michael Grubich
President & Chief Talent Officer @ LAK GroupLAK Group
LAK Group

About Michael Grubich

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Michael is a seasoned Human Resources executive with more than 25 years of global leadership experience. He provides strategic leadership regarding all talent solutions and initiatives which enhance the performance of organizations, individuals, teams and leaders. Proactive, results-oriented with solid planning and organizational skills demonstrated in coordinating all aspects of strategic human resources from inception through completion.

Kyle Swanson
D&I and Leadership Development LeaderZiel Leadership
Ziel Leadership

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My mission is to bring life to the belief that when people thrive through their work, businesses thrive through their people. I put this belief into practice by inspiring leaders to unleash innovation, agility, and results to businesses through inclusive, engaged, and authentic leadership.

Carlos Velazquez
Global Head of Learning Experience PlatformCaterpillar
Caterpillar

About Carlos Velazquez

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Top-performing global Learning and Development Leader designing and executing commercial training, talent management, change management, organizational design and development strategies.

Michelle Gonzales
Director, Leadership DevelopmentWisconsin Talent Leaders
Wisconsin Talent Leaders

About Michelle Gonzales

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Oversee the development and advancement of Charter Steel’s talent and leader development, team development, learning, organization effectiveness, and internal communications programs and strategies. Partner with key stakeholders to develop talent management, change management, organization design and coaching capabilities.

Newt Moore
People Enablement, Business/Digital Transformation ExpertChicagoland Talent Leaders
Chicagoland Talent Leaders

About Newt Moore

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Newt's interest is in positive psychology focusing on skill acquisition and expertise development. His research includes building computer simulations to assess the advanced thinking skills of technical personnel. Lately, Newt has been involved in the expertise building of engineers, software developers, and IT professionals. This journey has exposed Newt to the advent of skill inventories, skill identification, and emerging skill sensing. Because of this, Newt has learned job deconstruction, task analysis to discover skills.

Angie Zeigler
Talent and Leadership Development ExecutiveWisconsin Talent Leaders
Wisconsin Talent Leaders

About Angie Zeigler

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Leadership Executive with 20 years of progressive experience designing and deploying Talent Management processes that align to business strategies. Passion for increasing employee’s capabilities to ensure that the company is able to meet their long-term goals and objectives. Works effectively and efficiently to integrate learning and development with Talent Management philosophies and processes by collaborating with HR Business Partners. HR Professional with proven capabilities in Cultural Transformations.

About Dirk Tussing

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PASSIONATE COLLABORATOR with an extensive business and charity network that makes things happen.

About Joe Hamann

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Expertise in building and leveraging University partnerships to create talent pipelines, catalyze collaborative research and product development projects, and launch technically oriented Learning & Development initiatives.

Ann Klitzke
Director of Talent ManagementBadger Meter
Badger Meter

About Ann Klitzke

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Experienced professional who possesses expertise in the areas of talent management, performance management, organizational & leadership development, succession planning, coaching, and employee engagement / retention.

Janice Simmons
Chief Learning and Organization Development OfficerFroedtert Health
Froedtert Health

About Janice Simmons

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Janice is a business executive with a focus on Talent Strategy and Talent Management; Leadership Development; Change Management; Organization Development, and Culture Change.

Karen Waterlander
Learning and Development LeaderClimate Pros
Climate Pros

About Karen Waterlander

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25+ years in adult learning and performance development, recently moved from large global company to small (US only) rapidly growing organization to build the L&D function and leverage new technologies to drive improvements in speed-to-proficiency specifically in the area of technical training.

Jennifer Kern
Director, Learning Innovation and DesignLake Forest Center for Leadership
Lake Forest Center for Leadership

About Jennifer Kern

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My background includes instructional design, instructional technology, marketing, video production, sales training, program facilitation and management, and learning management systems (LMS) administration.

About Jennifer Rainey

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I am an advocate for helping people realize their innate talents. As a coach, thought partner and leader, I use my strengths to build strong relationships by listening to ensure the right solution is provided. Leveraging my diverse professional background and cultural experience,

Diana Barnett
Corporate Trainer, Coach, DEI Champion @ Barnett Leadership GroupGlobal Talent Leaders
Global Talent Leaders

About Diana Barnett

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Successful 33 year career with a leading manufacturer acquiring a broad knowledge of Supply Chain Management, Financial Planning, Strategy Deployment, Customer Service, Logistics, Import / Domestic Operations, Transportation Management, Microsoft Office, Employee Training, and Distribution Center management.

Kelly Wojda
Founder & Lead Consultant | Executive CoachChicagoland Talent Leaders
Chicagoland Talent Leaders

About Kelly Wojda

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As a Fortune 100 Learning & Development executive, I focus on the future of work, managing change, leadership development, high-performing teams, effective employee listening, digital learning, and skill building through technology. My curiosity about people and interest in learning go way back. They led me to a wide range of career experiences, and exposure to multiple cultures.

Matt Sernaker
Senior Business Development DirectorLake Forest Center for Leadership
Lake Forest Center for Leadership

About Matt Sernaker

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Matt has an extensive Corporate Learning background which includes 20 years in the Hospitality/Meetings and Events industries. Throughout his career, he has partnered with clients and teams nationwide while acting as Chief Operating Officer, EVP Marketing/Learning and Development, VP of Sales Development, and Executive Producer. Matt joined Lake Forest Center for Leadership in early 2023 and continues to partner with clients across various industries to craft unique Leadership and Talent Development opportunities.

Amy Leschke Kahle
Founder & Principle Advisor @ Next Practice AdvisorsGlobal Talent Leaders
Global Talent Leaders

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David Jones
Senior Learning SpecialistKohler
Kohler

About David Jones

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Helping adult learners master core competencies and elevate their professional skills has been the foundation of my career. I started as a full-time instructor at Ivy Tech teaching automotive science and a few other disciplines. I began developing curriculums for other programs, served on our accreditation board, participated in professional development opportunities, and collaborated with other learning practitioners.

Ben Warner
Global Head of People, Talent Development and Employee Experience StrategyGlobal Talent Leaders
Global Talent Leaders

About Ben Warner

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Global Head of Talent with experience leading programs and strategic initiatives across the employee life cycle.

Nicole DeFalco
CEO @ Upsurge Advisors, LLCChicagoland Talent Leaders
Chicagoland Talent Leaders

About Nicole DeFalco

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Ellen Johnson
Director, Workforce Development @ Afton PartnersChicagoland Talent Leaders
Chicagoland Talent Leaders

About Ellen Johnson

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Jerry Baake
Network Director, Workforce Development @ The University of Vermont Health NetworkWisconsin Talent Leaders
Wisconsin Talent Leaders

About Jerry Baake

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Strategic workforce innovator leading the ideation, execution, implementation and scale of talent solutions for healthcare and ancillary service careers. Over ten-years of experience envisioning strategic community, higher-education partnerships and talent solutions to solve critical workforce shortages while building sustainable pipelines to in-demand careers.

Syneathia LaGrant
VP, Head of Global Talent and CapabilitiesManpowerGroup
ManpowerGroup

About Syneathia LaGrant

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I believe that people are organizations' greatest asset. I help people excel through development and engagement! When people are valued for their contributions, they are truly engaged. An engaged workforce leads to a better service, superior quality goods and highly satisfied customers/ clients/ consumers.

Allison Ayers
Director Talent DevelopmentZurn Elkay Water Solutions
Zurn Elkay Water Solutions

About Allison Ayers

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Driven and Adaptive Professional | Passionate Learner

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