Talent Management for C-level and Beyond: Sessions 3 and 4 (Video Training) (PowerPoint PPTX Slide Deck)

This is sessions 3 and 4 of an online training program on Talent Management for C-level (and beyond), developed by Dr. Charlie Bishop.

It includes:
•  Training presentations
•  Video training (MP4)
•  Your Reputation as a Leader (PPTX)
•  Manager Self-Assessment (PPTX)
•  Leadership Pipeline® Dashboard (DOCX)
•  How a Board Should "Talk Talent" with Its CEO whitepaper (PDF)

Dr. Charlie Bishop is an accomplished, seasoned executive and published author. Charlie has over 20+ years of experience in senior level positions at Fortune 100 companies, including Federal Express, Baxter, and Bank of America, leading these organizations through significant changes.

Module 2 of the "Talent Management for C-level and Beyond" program, led by Dr. Charlie Bishop, comprises sessions 3 and 4, focusing on aligning talent management with organizational strategy and ensuring smooth succession planning. This module provides a comprehensive approach to integrating talent management practices into the strategic framework of an organization.

Session 3 emphasizes the importance of aligning talent management with the organization's strategic goals. It starts with "sense-making," helping leaders understand and define the strategy clearly. The session highlights the need for focus, using tools like the "Field of Play" to communicate the organization's direction and priorities effectively. By defining what the organization will offer and to whom, leaders can ensure that their efforts are strategically aligned. The session also underscores the creation and sustenance of energy through clear expectations for key players and the workforce. Leaders are encouraged to be teachers, providing the necessary context and direction to their teams to maintain engagement and drive performance.

Session 4 tackles the critical issue of succession planning, aiming to make it a seamless and non-disruptive process. It discusses the current needs and risks faced by C-level executives, highlighting the necessity for valid, differentiating information to make informed talent decisions. The session introduces the Leadership Pipeline Dashboard, a tool that offers valuable insights into organizational capability and talent readiness. By identifying priorities for the Talent Management Operating System and implementing tactics to maintain ongoing conversations about talent, organizations can ensure a continuous focus on leadership development and succession planning. The session also provides practical steps to integrate talent management into the strategic fabric of the organization, ensuring that succession planning becomes an integral part of the business process rather than a reactive measure.

Module 2 equips leaders with the tools and insights needed to align their talent management practices with strategic objectives and to manage succession planning proactively. By understanding the strategy and creating clear communication channels, leaders can foster a high-performing, engaged workforce. The module's focus on providing actionable insights and maintaining strategic alignment ensures that organizations can build a robust leadership pipeline and effectively manage their talent to support long-term business goals.

Producing a pipeline of talent required for the future is broadly recognized across the world as a business imperative! At the same time, there is a serious disparity—Boards of Directors and C-Level executives rate their "lack of a leadership pipeline" as a major deterrent to innovation, growth, productivity, and profitability.

Dr. Bishop's program aims to change this by providing a proven framework and turnkey toolkit—scalable to any size of organization. Our methodology is a refreshing and different, common-sense approach, which will work for you and for your organization. You will learn best practices discovered in premiere organizations, such as FedEx, Baxter International, Bank of America, and other firms. You will also come to discover and understand how we have truly over-complicated this talent issue. Thus, this program will be about simplification and "common sense" workable solutions.