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<p style="font-family: 'Calibri', sans-serif; font-size: 1.1rem;">Most AI risks aren’t obvious—they show up in missed signals, weak assumptions, and everyday decisions.</p>
<p style="font-family: 'Calibri', sans-serif; font-size: 1.1rem;">For people leaders, these blind spots shape how work gets done, how teams adopt tools, and where performance quietly slips.</p>
<p style="font-family: 'Calibri', sans-serif; font-size: 1.1rem;">This keynote surfaces the patterns leaders aren’t seeing—and the cost of ignoring them.</p>
<p style="font-family: 'Calibri', sans-serif; font-size: 1.1rem;">Leaders will leave with a clearer lens on where to look and what to question.</p>

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The AI Blind Spots Costing You More Than You Think

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suzanne.sherry

chris.olson

anton.maletich

strategic alignment

Performance Improvement

peter.hogaboam

technology adoption

change leadership

organizational strategy

Workforce Transformation

Data-Driven Decisions

risk management

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productivity theater

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deploy then govern

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performance leakage

decision context

process control

skill gap reframing

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LAK Group

ELE Group, LLC

<p class="whitespace-pre-wrap"><strong>Session Focus: Leveraging Assessments to Enhance Leadership Skills and Organizational Impact</strong></p>

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<p data-start="538" data-end="1070">In today’s fast-changing talent landscape, senior HR leaders are being challenged to rethink how assessments are used across the organization. Assessments are no longer just tools for selection — when used purposefully, they can strengthen leadership pipelines, drive cultural alignment, and fuel organizational resilience.<br data-start="819" data-end="822" />At our recent ELE peer discussion, we explored how leveraging assessments with <em data-start="892" data-end="920">insight and intentionality</em> is becoming a critical capability for future-ready organizations.<strong>
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<blockquote>"Assessments should drive development, not just selection—they’re valuable for onboarding, team building, and career growth." -- <a href="https://www.ele.llc/members/yolanda-mangram" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Yolanda Mangram</a></blockquote>
<p class="" data-start="413" data-end="734">This mindset — seeing assessments as tools to build leadership strength and organizational impact — was echoed by many of the senior talent leaders in the room.
However, as Erin Joslin wisely reminded us:<strong>
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<blockquote>"You have to align with leadership before using assessments—otherwise, you defeat the purpose." -- <a href="https://www.ele.llc/members/erin-joslin" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Erin Joslin</a>, Weber</blockquote>
<p class="" data-start="413" data-end="734">It’s not just about using assessments — it’s about using them the right way, with clear strategic intent, governance, and purpose.</p>
<p data-start="413" data-end="734">🔑 <strong data-start="1516" data-end="1574">Here are 3 Key Takeaways for Senior HR Talent Leaders:</strong></p>

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<p class="" data-start="1577" data-end="1674"><strong data-start="1577" data-end="1605">Purpose Before Tools:</strong> Define <em data-start="1613" data-end="1618">why</em> you’re using assessments before choosing <em data-start="1660" data-end="1666">what</em> to use.</p>
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<p class="" data-start="1677" data-end="1790"><strong data-start="1677" data-end="1725">Data Is One Piece, Not the Whole Picture:</strong> Assessments should inform human decision-making, not replace it.</p>
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<p class="" data-start="1793" data-end="1908"><strong data-start="1793" data-end="1839">Governance and Validation Are Critical:</strong> Without validation and oversight, even good intentions can backfire.</p>
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<p class="" data-start="1953" data-end="2029"><strong data-start="1953" data-end="1973">Define and align</strong> assessment strategies with leadership <em data-start="2012" data-end="2028">before rollout</em>.</p>
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<p class="" data-start="2032" data-end="2120"><strong data-start="2032" data-end="2054">Audit and validate</strong> your current tools to ensure fairness, relevance, and compliance.</p>
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<p class="" data-start="2123" data-end="2213"><strong data-start="2123" data-end="2143">Limit and govern</strong> your assessment portfolio to create a shared organizational language.</p>
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<p class="" data-start="2216" data-end="2301"><strong data-start="2216" data-end="2241">Integrate assessments</strong> into development and succession planning — not just hiring.</p>
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<p class="" data-start="2304" data-end="2378"><strong data-start="2304" data-end="2340">Communicate results thoughtfully</strong> to empower employees, not label them.</p>
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<p class="" data-start="2385" data-end="2777">As the role of assessments continues to expand, the opportunity for HR leaders is clear: use them not only to select talent, but to <em data-start="2535" data-end="2549">cultivate it</em>. When aligned to strategy, culture, and leadership development goals, assessments become a powerful driver of future-ready organizations.<br data-start="2687" data-end="2690" />Let’s move beyond "assessment as a gatekeeper" toward "assessment as a growth enabler."</p>
<p class="" data-start="2779" data-end="2896">Curious — how are you evolving your use of assessments to enhance leadership skills and culture in your organization? Please share your insights with us on the ELE <a href="https://www.ele.llc/idea-exchange" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Idea Exchange</a>.</p>

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Leading with Insight: How Assessments Drive Organizational Leadership Excellence

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Integrated Talent Management

Leadership

dirk.tussing

michael.grubich

jane.shlaes

leadership development

talent development

succession planning

keri.kersten

lorna.malloy

Talent Strategy

employee engagement

employee experience

workforce development

organizational effectiveness

continuous learning

reskilling

jenny.heitman

patricia.ouzounian

assessment

yolanda.mangram

people analytics

audrey..hackley

HR leadership

HR strategies

Strategic HR

charlie.l..moore1

Data-Driven Learning

erin.joslin

organizational learning

team communication

knowledge sharing

innovation culture

teaming techniques

leadership excellence

ben.warner

owen.burns

2Q2025

amy.curler

Future Ready Leadership

Assessment Tools

Leadership Assessments

Skills Assessment

The Regis Company

<p data-start="599" data-end="735"><strong data-start="623" data-end="641">Session Focus:</strong> How to translate skills development data into business outcomes that matter to CEOs and CFOs.</p>
<p data-start="737" data-end="953">In this robust discussion, we’ll explore how forward-thinking HR and L&amp;D leaders are elevating the role of learning data—moving beyond activity metrics to measuring skills growth and proving tangible business impact.</p>
<p data-start="955" data-end="1318">You’ll learn how to frame skills development in terms of revenue growth, cost efficiency, and risk mitigation—the language that resonates with CEOs and CFOs. We’ll dive into what data truly matters at the executive level, why it’s critical for strategic decision-making, and how to confidently articulate the impact of learning on your organization’s bottom line.</p>
<p data-start="1320" data-end="1460">Expect actionable frameworks and peer-driven insights to help you position L&amp;D as a core driver of business success—not just an HR function.</p>

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Measuring Skills Development: How Talent Data Validates Business Impact

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Your Teams

Learning Circles

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Analytics

Strategy

business impact

learning and development

learning data

Organizational Growth

maggie.lowenberg

business strategy

HR Data Analytics

nicole.defalco

3Q2025

laura.sandera

talent insights

L&amp;D strategy

C-suite communication

executive presence

learning metrics

deepa.kartha

holly.hamann

<p class="whitespace-pre-wrap" style="text-align: left;"><strong>Session Focus: Leveraging Assessments to Enhance Leadership Skills and Organizational Impact</strong></p>

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<p data-start="538" data-end="1070">Assessments are more than just evaluation tools—they are fundamental to cultivating leadership that aligns with and propels organizational goals. In this discussion, we'll explore with <a href="https://www.ele.llc/members/michael-grubich">@Mike Grubich</a> and <a href="https://www.ele.llc/members/suzanne-sherry">@Suzanne Sherry</a> how different types of assessments can be strategically used to enhance leadership qualities and decision-making skills. From personality and behavioral assessments to 360-degree feedback and performance analytics, learn how these tools can provide critical insights into leadership styles, team dynamics, and individual performance.</p>
<p data-start="1072" data-end="1660">Participants will engage with case studies that demonstrate the effective use of assessments in identifying leadership potential and addressing areas for improvement. We will also discuss methodologies for integrating assessment results into leadership development programs, ensuring that insights lead to actionable personal and organizational growth strategies. Our goal is for attendees to learn how to use assessments to identify and develop leadership skills, and create a culture of continuous improvement and excellence within their teams.</p>

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<strong data-start="1662" data-end="1683">CLOSING QUESTION:</strong> Are you ready to harness the power of assessments to lead more effectively and drive your organization towards its strategic goals?

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<p class="whitespace-pre-wrap">This session will offer HR Talent leaders actionable insights from industry leaders on transforming rigid structures into adaptive networks that empower employees across all levels.</p>
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richard.busby

joe.hamann

edward.desrosiers

marti.konstant

jason.davis

nancy.dome

diana.barnett

AI strategy

kevin.adams

AI Implementation

business leadership

artificial intelligence

AI for Business Leaders

Non-Technical Leadership

AI Tactics

Innovation in Business

AI Basics

AI for Executives

michael.hruska

phyllis.king

cliff.cheek

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