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Creating Collective Capability in an Unpredictable Context<\/h2>\n

Talent development is more critical than ever in today\u2019s landscape of economic and geopolitical instability, generational shifts, industry disruptions, and hybrid workplaces.<\/p>\n

But creating greater collective capability in this unpredictable context isn\u2019t easy.<\/p>\n

Forecasting which skills your workforce will need most in the future can feel difficult, and planning talent development is especially challenging in times of increased uncertainty.<\/p>\n

But one thing is clear: Organizations that invest in talent now will be much better positioned to succeed when things stabilize and outlooks improve.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Research consistently shows the benefits of leader development, which enables individuals to become more agile, resilient, effective, and future-oriented. At scale, talent development ensures that the entire organization itself<\/em> becomes more agile, resilient, effective and future-oriented, too. Layering development across all levels and functions creates a protective scaffolding for the organization.<\/p>\n

The Top Challenges of Talent Development<\/h2>\n

Our report<\/a> reveals the 6 biggest talent development challenges that we hear most often from clients<\/strong> and offers reflection questions and actionable recommendations to address each:<\/p>\n

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  1. Pipeline:<\/strong> Addressing talent gaps to strengthen the leadership pipeline<\/li>\n
  2. Focus:<\/strong> Prioritizing the development of what\u2019s most important<\/li>\n
  3. Overload:<\/strong> Breaking through despite competing demands and distractions<\/li>\n
  4. Adaptability: <\/strong>Navigating uncertainty and orienting to the future<\/li>\n
  5. Conversations:<\/strong> Strengthening and deepening foundational communication<\/li>\n
  6. Scale:<\/strong> Expanding development efforts across the entire organization<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    This guide will help you recognize your talent development challenges and build confidence and clarity in your approach to overcoming them \u2014 starting with understanding where your organization is now, and where it needs to go.<\/p>\n

    Start From Where You Are<\/h2>\n

    Beyond time and budget constraints, readiness<\/em> also plays a critical role in the success of any development efforts, especially at scale. <\/strong>Understanding your individual, organizational, and L&D readiness levels is crucial for planning and supporting effective talent development.<\/p>\n

    Whether your next step is assessing your organization’s current state and building a foundation for development, expanding your existing efforts, or elevating talent development to take it to the next level, at scale \u2014 we can help, and meet you where you are.<\/p>\n

    Download Report<\/h2>\n
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    Download Report<\/div>\n

    Download this paper to learn more about the 6 most common talent development challenges faced by our clients and get our actionable, research-based recommendations to address them.<\/p>\n

    Download Now<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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