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Session Focus: Insights and Practical Guidance on Creating a Data-Driven Culture

In today's data-rich environment, HR leaders must be equipped to leverage people analytics to drive strategic talent decisions. This interactive session explored practical strategies for fostering a data-driven culture within HR and across the organization.

Key Takeaways:
1. Define the specific business problem and desired outcomes you want to achieve with any leadership development program upfront with stakeholders. Align on measurable goals.
2. Leverage existing organizational KPIs and people analytics data (retention, engagement, promotions, etc.) to measure the impact of leadership programs, even if not directly correlated. As one participant shared: "When we do HR metrics and measurement, if we can use the organization's existing KPIs/OKRs...it's a lot of times hard to have direct correlations - a line of sight from somebody went to this class and the KPI moved - but if we can be influencing those and monitoring them because that's what the Business Leaders are using, that is more impactful."
3. Foster a data-driven culture in HR by celebrating examples of using data to solve problems and make decisions. Find creative, low-cost ways to reward this behavior.
Through real-world case studies, hands-on activities, and peer sharing, participants gained actionable insights to enhance their data fluency capabilities as strategic HR business partners. By aligning leadership development initiatives to measurable business outcomes and leveraging available people data, HR can drive greater impact and become a more data-driven function.

Data Fluency: Equipping HR Talent Leaders for Data-Driven Success

engagement &amp; culture

Digital &amp; AI

Leadership

Analytics

dirk.tussing

performance improvement

recruitment

talent acquisition

jill.mack

assessments

performance management

learning &amp; development

steve.lange

ana.bedard

individual development plan

data analytics

data visualization

diego.frausto

brady.bair

inclusive leadership

workforce planning

brian.richardson

raushaun.muhammad

megan.bickle

data fluency

people analytics

heather.kuzon

Session Focus: Insights and Practical Guidance on Creating a Data-Driven Culture

This roundtable discussion will explore the growing importance of data literacy in HR and its impact on effective talent management strategies. It will provide HR talent leaders with insights and practical guidance on leveraging data to make informed decisions, drive organizational success, and create a data-driven team culture.

Developing Leaders Use Case:


For today's discussion, let's start with recent DDI Research on Leadership Skill Gaps of the Future and how we can work with our People Analytics team to dig into retention and promotion data regarding our high potential talent for purposes of leveraging it as we build out a new high potential cohort program.

<img class="aligncenter wp-image-39630" src="https://wp.ele.llc/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/DDI-The-Leadership-Skills-Gap-of-the-Future.png" alt="The Leadership Skills Gap of the Future" width="465" height="316" />
<a href="https://www.ddiworld.com/global-leadership-forecast-2021">Global Leadership Forecast 2021 | DDI (ddiworld.com)</a>
<a href="https://www.ddiworld.com/global-leadership-forecast-2023">Global Leadership Forecast 2023 | DDI (ddiworld.com)</a>
By leveraging data, HR talent leaders can pinpoint skill gaps, identify high-potential employees, and tailor leadership programs that align with both individual and organizational goals.

 

Key Discussion Points:
<ul>
 	<li>Understanding Data Fluency in HR: Explore the concept of data fluency and its significance for HR talent leaders. Discuss the key skills and competencies required for data fluency, such as data interpretation, data-driven decision-making, and visualization.</li>
 	<li>Assessing Current Data Literacy Levels: Share approaches and tools to assess HR talent leaders' and their teams' data literacy levels. Discuss the importance of understanding current proficiency levels to identify areas for improvement and tailor development initiatives accordingly.</li>
 	<li>Strategies to Enhance Data Fluency: Discuss practical strategies and best practices to enhance data fluency among HR talent leaders. Explore options such as training programs, hands-on exercises, and self-learning resources to improve skills in data analysis, data-driven storytelling, and data-driven strategy development.</li>
 	<li>Leveraging Data for Talent Acquisition: Explore how data fluency can positively impact talent acquisition efforts. Discuss how HR talent leaders can leverage data to identify talent trends, optimize recruitment processes, and make data-driven hiring decisions.</li>
 	<li>Enhancing Employee Development with Data: Discuss the role of data fluency in employee development. Share insights on how HR talent leaders can utilize data to identify skill gaps, design personalized learning experiences, and measure the impact of development initiatives.</li>
 	<li>Using Data for Performance Management: Explore how data fluency can enhance performance management practices. Discuss the utilization of data-driven performance metrics, performance dashboards, and continuous feedback mechanisms to drive performance improvement and inform decision-making.</li>
 	<li>Data-Driven Workforce Planning: Discuss the integration of data fluency in strategic workforce planning. Explore how HR talent leaders can use data to forecast future talent needs, identify succession pipelines, and make data-informed decisions for workforce optimization.</li>
 	<li>Overcoming Challenges in Building Data Fluency: Address common challenges faced in building data fluency among HR talent leaders and their teams. Discuss strategies to overcome resistance to data-driven approaches, encourage a data-driven mindset, and foster a culture of data fluency within the HR function.</li>
</ul>
By focusing on these key discussion points, we will create valuable insights and practical strategies to enhance their data fluency skills and leverage data effectively in various aspects of talent management.

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ELE produces this Learning Circle: Reskilling Talent Development.

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Your Teams

Learning Circles

kery.mortenson

tomas.ramirez

Complimentary

online event

complimentary event

Digital

WeLearn

ELE Group, LLC

Session Focus: “Connecting  the Dots” for creating engaging onboarding experiences for a hybrid workforce


This session provided valuable insights on rethinking onboarding for today’s hybrid workforce. As we adapt to remote and flexible work environments, it’s clear that traditional, one-time onboarding processes no longer suffice. Senior HR leaders must focus on creating experiences that foster deeper connections, cultural integration, and sustained engagement for new hires.
<blockquote>As Bill Ryan pointed out, "Onboarding isn't just orientation; it's an ongoing process that integrates both technology and culture to create meaningful connections across the organization."</blockquote>
This shift toward continuous onboarding ensures that employees not only reach proficiency but also feel integrated into the broader organizational fabric.

Here are three key takeaways that senior HR talent leaders should consider:
<ol>
 	<li>Onboarding as a Continuous Process: Move beyond the transactional view of onboarding. Focus on long-term cultural integration and regular feedback loops to ensure new hires are supported well after their first day.</li>
 	<li>Leveraging Technology for Scalability: Use technology to automate routine tasks and provide scalable solutions for hybrid work environments. This allows HR teams to manage larger onboarding cohorts while maintaining a personalized touch.</li>
 	<li>Creating Intentional Connections: Ensure that onboarding is designed to build meaningful relationships, both within teams and across departments. This can be achieved through buddy systems, virtual check-ins, and cross-functional collaboration that fosters a sense of belonging.</li>
</ol>
By embracing these strategies, HR leaders can create onboarding experiences that not only meet compliance requirements but also build strong, engaged communities within the organization.

Creating Engaging Onboarding Experiences for the Hybrid Workforce

evidence-based research

future of work

Engagement &amp; Culture

Future of Work

Peer-to-Peer Learning

people strategy

richard.busby

mentoring

talent development

employee experience

ariel.mcgrew

bill.ryan

hybrid onboarding

tim.chudy

hybrid workforce

erin.higgins

ann.brownell

jr.burch

iris.farley

employee retention

workplace culture

Diversity and Inclusion

remote work

HRLeadership

OnboardingStrategy

HRTechnology

ContinuousOnboarding

HRBestPractices

CNA Insurance

Session Focus: Reskilling Strategies

This session provided valuable perspectives on retooling talent to meet evolving organizational demands. As HR leaders, we know that fostering agility and resilience in our teams is crucial for sustained success. Here are three essential takeaways to consider:

1. Facilitate Continuous Learning
The role of L&amp;D is evolving from content creation to being the “connective tissue” within organizations, enabling learning and decision-making across teams.
<blockquote>"When employees see learning and sharing as part of their job, it creates a continuous cycle that drives organizational agility." - by <a href="https://www.ele.llc/members/marty-rosenheck" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Marty Rosenheck</a></blockquote>
Building this mindset in your teams will allow knowledge-sharing and learning to become core to your organizational culture.

2. Empower Employees Through Transparency and Ownership
Equipping employees with accessible career pathways and self-assessment tools fosters transparency and engagement. Pairing self-assessments with manager ratings enables authentic conversations about development and skill gaps, empowering employees to take ownership of their career growth.

3. Balance Formal and Informal Learning
In a fast-paced environment, leaders must go beyond formal courses by incorporating on-the-job learning, mentoring, and apprenticeship programs. Blending these approaches creates a flexible learning environment where employees can rapidly acquire new skills aligned with real-time business needs.

By focusing on these strategies, HR leaders can help shape a culture that is adaptive, resilient, and ready for the future.

How to Identify Employees that Need Reskilling

Operations

upskilling

deborah.lenchard

edward.desrosiers

geovanny.andino

marty.rosenheck

scenario planning

reskilling

organizational agility

bethany.vogel

Session Focus: "Connecting  the Dots" for creating engaging onboarding experiences for a hybrid workforce


In this discussion, we’ll explore the employee lifecycle for mentoring and development and how connecting people together builds the internal network and supports collaboration.
<blockquote>Onboarding is more than a 1-and-done session, it’s a process that prepares people to be successful for long-term performance.</blockquote>
To kick off a robust, interactive dialog, Bill Ryan will share a process that combines tactical training targeted around the needs of the role using a 4 “C’s” +1 model that centers on constant communication, feedback, and performance measurement — all factors that impact employee retention and engagement.

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ELE produces this Learning Circle: Retooling Talent Development for the New Normal.

ELE's Idea Exchange: Collaborate online with your peers <a href="https://www.learningexecutive.com/idea-exchange/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">here</a>.

Session Focus: Reskilling Strategies

As the pandemic accelerates existing work-from-home, automation, and digital transformation trends, up to 25% more workers than were previously expected might need to switch occupations to prepare for the future of work. Many of us know the Importance of Reskilling Your Workforce including:
<ul>
 	<li>Fill skills gaps</li>
 	<li>Provide growth opportunities</li>
 	<li>Increase engagement</li>
 	<li>Foster creativity, productivity, and morale</li>
</ul>
But before rolling out reskilling programs and initiatives, it’s necessary to know who needs them most and where to start.
<blockquote>Around 1.4 million workers will need reskilling by 2026. </blockquote>

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<h5>Let's explore together tips on how to identify workers that need reskilling:</h5>
<ul>
 	<li>Find Go-getters Eager to Learn</li>
 	<li>Look for Employees With Stellar Time Management</li>
 	<li>Seek Among Workers Interested in Reskilling</li>
 	<li>Other tips you have found helpful</li>
</ul>
Training Industry article: <a href="https://trainingindustry.com/articles/strategy-alignment-and-planning/how-to-identify-employees-that-need-reskilling-spon-welearn/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">How to Identify Employees That Need Reskilling</a>

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ELE produces this Learning Circle: Retooling Talent Development for the New Normal.

ELE's Idea Exchange: Collaborate online with your peers <a href="https://www.learningexecutive.com/idea-exchange/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">here</a>.

“THIS, NINE-STEP PROCESS, OF CREATING AN EXECUTABLE INDIVIDUAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN (EIDP) CAN HELP YOU REACH YOUR FULL POTENTIAL AND ACHIEVE YOUR CAREER OBJECTIVES.”

Creating your EXECUTABLE professional development plan is a process of discovery and documentation, reflection and excitement, motivation and sharing, that ultimately can help you reach your full potential and achieve your career objectives. This process, regardless of how trivial it may sound, requires effort, network, and guidance – which comes from this workbook and its corresponding book, It Starts and Ends with EIDP (ISBN-13: 978-1798679548, ISBN-10: 179867954X).

Over the last couple of decades many different workbooks, workshops, and self-help systems have been designed to help people explore and build their career intelligence. This workbook (and corresponding book) is unique because it “starts with the end in mind,” and finishes with the EXECUTABLE individual professional development plan. Create your professional development plan. No one else should! The workbook contains three separate sections. In each, the participants learn more about the process, build the framework and document executable action items, and finally brainstorm potential pitfalls as well as actions that can be taken to increase the chance of successful execution. This workbook can help you and guide you to successfully learn, practice, and achieve all of the above. Let's get started.

The Nine Steps of Creating Your EXECUTABLE Individual Development Plan: Create your professional development plan. No one else should!

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