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65-minute live streaming program
  • January 6
  • 1:00 - 2:05 pm EST

Accelerating Talent Development

January 6

Gain actionable steps to close skills gaps, improve workforce engagement, and build a sustainable talent pipeline.

Many organizations are facing unprecedented talent shortages, with skills gaps widening due to retirements, rapid technological change, and the slow adaptation of traditional learning systems. Failing to address these challenges can jeopardize innovation, employee retention, and organizational competitiveness. This program equips participants with practical strategies to accelerate talent development through the early identification of high-potential employees, blended learning approaches, AI-driven training, and the creation of integrated feedback cultures.

Learning Objectives

  • You will be able to recognize how accelerated talent development contributes to competitive advantage.
  • You will be able to describe strategies for identifying and supporting high-potential employees.
  • You will be able to explain how blended learning, technology, and AI can accelerate employee growth.
  • You will be able to identify organizational practices that build continuous feedback and embed development into daily work.

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Agenda

Overview
  • Define Accelerated Talent Development (ATD).
  • Overview of the Session Outline.
  • Opening Poll: Participants’ Experience With Accelerating Talent Development.
Defining Accelerated Talent Development
  • Meaning of ATD: Speeding up Skill and Capability Development.
  • Key Principles: Rapid Learning, Targeted Skills, Leadership Readiness.
Why Accelerating Talent Development Is Important
  • U.S. and Global Talent Shortages (e.g., 75% of U.S. Employers Unable to Fill Positions).
  • Factors: Aging Workforce, Lack of Young Stem Talent, Skills Not Keeping Pace.
  • Benefits: Close Skills Gaps, Adapt to Market Needs, Improve Engagement, Foster Innovation.
  • Key Differentiators: Speed as a Competitive Advantage, Skill-Based Hiring and Promotions, Focus on Learning Agility.
How to Accelerate Talent Development
  • Identify High-Potential Employees Early: Assessments, 360 Feedback, ‘Impossible Job Assignment.’
  • Implement Targeted Learning and Development: Align With Business Goals, Measure Effectiveness.
  • Use Blended Learning: Individualized Paths, Just-In-Time Access, Flipped Classrooms, Rotation Models.
  • Leverage Technology and AI: Personalized Learning, Predictive Analytics, Real-Time Feedback.
  • Create a Culture of Continuous Feedback: Multiple Feedback Channels, Supervisor and Peer Input.
  • Leadership Development Programs: Formal and Informal Approaches.
  • Weave Development Into Daily Work: Job Rotation, Cross-Training, Mentoring, Coaching.
  • Step-By-Step Approach: Business Case, Target Talent, Program Structure, Support Mechanisms, Evaluation.
Summary and Q & A
  • Recap Takeaways.
  • Closing Poll on Best Methods to Accelerate Talent Development.
  • Open Questions From Participants.
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  • ASA 1.0
     
  • This program may qualify for 1.0 continuing education hour(s) towards maintaining your ASA credential. Please contact ASA for more information at [email protected]. Please retain proof of attendance in the event your CE record is audited.
     
  • HR Certification Institute 1.0
     
  • This program has been pre-approved for 1.0 (General) recertification credit hours toward aPHR®, aPHRi(TM), PHR®, PHRca®, SPHR®, GPHR®, PHRi(TM), and SPHRi(TM) recertification through HR Certification Institute® (HRCI®). For more information about certification or recertification, please visit the HR Certification Institute website at www.hrci.org.
     
  • SHRM 1.0
     
  • Lorman Education Services/Noggin Guru Inc. is recognized by SHRM to offer Professional Development Credits (PDCs) for the SHRM-CPSM or SHRM-SCPSM. This program is valid for 1.0 PDC(s) for the SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP.
     

This program does NOT qualify, nor meet the National Standard for NASBA accreditation.

Who should attend?

This live webinar is designed for supervisors, team leaders, business owners and managers, human resource managers, presidents, and vice presidents.

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Faculty

William J. Rothwell, Ph.D., SPHR, SHRM-SCP, RODC, CPTD Fellow

William J. Rothwell, Ph.D., SPHR, SHRM-SCP, RODC, CPTD Fellow

Rothwell & Associates, Inc.

  • President, Rothwell & Associates, Inc.
  • Distinguished Professor Emeritus, Penn State University
  • Professional practice emphasizes succession planning, talent development, workforce planning, and human resource strategy
  • Regularly speaks at national and international conferences on workforce and talent management
  • Author of more than 172 books, including:

• Effective Succession Planning

• The Manager’s Guide to HR

• Revolutionizing the Online Learning Journey

  • Member of the following professional organizations:

• Association for Talent Development (ATD)

• Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)

• Organization Development Network (OD Network)

• Academy of Human Resource Development (AHRD)

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Product ID: 412320
Published 2026
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