Organizations continue to rely on traditional classroom learning for developing leaders. While studies show that on-the-job learning is more effective in building leadership competencies, many executive teams ask for classroom training. In addition, many learners prefer classroom training. As talent development professionals, we have to find a way to bridge the traditional classroom perceptions with experiences outside the classroom in order to develop strong bench strength for leadership in our organizations. So where do you begin?
During this roundtable panel discussion, senior talent and leadership development executives will share stories, case studies, lessons learned, and best practices regarding how some learning, talent, and leadership development groups are implementing innovative leadership development with a deeper dive into High Potential Development.
- Why do we have HIPO Development programs?
- How does experience-based or on-the-job (OJT) learning take place in your company today? Is it working? Is it scalable for all job functions?
- Does your learning & development team manage OJT or is it left to the frontline business leaders?
- Methods for Corporate Talent Management to build the next generation of leaders typically are:
- External Hires and then build corp specific skills
- Build internally – Typically with courses and programs
- Are new modes, technologies, and learning practices helping or hindering the mission of developing HIPOs?
