Developing Talent in turbulent times

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Developing Talent in turbulent times
Lorraine Taylor Head of Learning Talent
Development, People, Property, Assurance and
Finance
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Finance Nationality Distribution
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Our learning and development philosophyContext
of the way we do things around here

• Strengths-based
• 702010 principle for development planning
• Visibility, Networking, Development in role and
  Leadership framework for talent
• Leaders role-modelling desired behaviours -
  catalysts
• Employee life cycle career planning
• CEO sponsored learning culture
• Development conversations embedded in performance
  management cycle

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Development experiences some examples

• Project opportunities for talent focusing on key
  strategic agenda items
• Leaders co-facilitating leadership programmes
  with Learning Talent function
• Cross-functional swaps
• Senior talent mentoring junior talent
  cross-functionally
• Senior talent training their function on
  technical areas (significant population of line
  trainers)
• Relevance to individual career aspirations is key

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Key insights

• Ramp UP talent development activity in turbulent
  times
• Engagement is a critical success factor for
  business performance
• Talent development is a long term game, invest
  for the future
• Get creative to balance cost pressures 702010
• Its about individuals, set a framework that
  celebrates difference
• Leaders acting as role-models and sponsors is
  fundamental for success
• Line manager capability and commitment is key to
  driving a successful talent agenda