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    Research Brief 2015

    Talent Mobility at Liberty Mutual

    Research Brief

    A recording for this session isn't published. Below is the BPI editorial brief — key takeaways, an in-depth summary, and FAQs drawn from the original session materials and the presenter's body of work.

    Presenter

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    Maria Van Brown

    Description

    I. What are your best practices for moving talent across business, functions and geography? II. Do you set targets/goals for moving a specific % of employees/managers/VPs/executives/highpos each year? III. Does your organization view movement as a strategic way to build the talent pipeline through experience? IV. Do you identify critical experiences for leaders? o If yes, what are the critical experiences? o If yes, how do you ensure leaders gain those experiences

    Learning Points

    I. What are your best practices for moving talent across business, functions and geography? II. Do you set targets/goals for moving a specific % of employees/managers/VPs/executives/highpos each year? III. Does your organization view movement as a strategic way to build the talent pipeline through experience? IV. Do you identify critical experiences for leaders? o If yes, what are the critical experiences? o If yes, how do you ensure leaders gain those experiences?

    Who Will Participate

    Senior Executive Board members and internally invited guests

    This session delves into the critical area of talent mobility, examining how organizations can strategically move internal talent to foster growth, enhance capabilities, and meet evolving business needs. It explores the foundational principles and practical applications that continue to drive successful talent mobility programs, emphasizing their role in building a resilient and adaptable workforce.

    What you'll learn

    • Core concepts of talent mobility and its strategic importance.
    • How to identify and redeploy internal talent effectively.
    • Methods for aligning individual career aspirations with organizational needs.
    • Best practices for creating a culture that supports internal movement.
    • Strategies to overcome common challenges in implementing talent mobility programs.

    Who this webinar is for

    • HR leaders and talent management professionals.
    • Organizational development specialists.
    • Executives focused on workforce planning and strategy.
    • Managers seeking to develop their teams and foster career growth.
    • Anyone interested in optimizing internal talent pools.

    Why it matters now

    In today's dynamic business environment, the ability to quickly adapt and leverage internal strengths is more critical than ever. Talent mobility ensures that organizations can quickly fill skill gaps, foster continuous learning, and retain valuable employees by offering clear pathways for growth. It combats external recruitment challenges and builds a more engaged, skilled, and loyal workforce prepared for future demands.

    How leaders can apply this

    Leaders can apply these insights by actively promoting internal career development and clearly communicating opportunities for advancement within their teams and across the organization. This involves:

    • Developing transparent processes for internal job postings and transfers.
    • Investing in skill-building and reskilling programs to prepare employees for new roles.
    • Identifying high-potential employees and mentoring them for future mobility.
    • Creating cross-functional projects that allow employees to gain diverse experiences.
    • Working closely with HR to design and implement effective talent mobility frameworks, recognizing the long-term benefits of a flexible and adaptable workforce.

    About this session

    Key takeaways

    Watching this webinar gives you grounded, practical perspective on Talent Mobility. Expect ideas you can use in leadership conversations, not abstract theory, drawn from Maria Van Brown's direct experience.

    Who this is for

    CHROs, HR business partners, talent leaders, executive coaches, organizational development practitioners, and senior leaders who are responsible for talent mobility inside their organization.

    Why it matters now

    Workforce expectations, hybrid work patterns, and AI-driven change keep raising the bar on culture and leadership. Sessions like this help leaders make smarter, more evidence-informed decisions about Talent Mobility.

    How to apply it

    Use the ideas here to challenge a current assumption on your team, design a single concrete experiment in the next 30 days, and bring one finding back to your leadership group for discussion.

    Frequently asked questions

    Topics

    Talent Mobility

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