In today’s fast-paced and highly competitive landscape, talent development has become a cornerstone of corporate success. Worldwide, organizations are making large investments in upskilling their workforce, with many young professionals entering structured corporate development programs. Even so, the people manager remains the primary facilitator of an individual’s development, making them critically influential to the outcome. This course explores the key components of an effective talent development strategy, highlights the pivotal role of the manager, and emphasizes the importance of cultivating an environment of development - one that empowers individuals to take ownership of their professional journey.

Learning Goals

• Identify the “so what” connection between effective talent development and firm performance 
• Explain the role of the people manager in shaping an individual’s professional growth 
• Demonstrate strategies that empower employees to take initiative in their professional growth 
• Review talent management practices that support both immediate organizational needs and long-term strategic goals 

Who Should Attend? 

This course is perfect people leaders, managers and supervisors searching for more concrete and practical ways to develop their direct reports. 

Contact Hours/CEUs

4.0/0.4

Instructor

Camilo Echanique

Questions? Contact usmpdp@maine.edu or call 207-233-3002