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165: Personalising Leadership Development – Mark Saddic and Terra Wallace
165: Personalising Leadership Development – Mark Saddic and Terra Wallace
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Terra Wallace from U.S. Bank and Mark Saddic from CCI Consulting speak with Michelle Ockers about the design and impact of the NextUp leadership development program. They took a fresh look at leadership development, creating a nine-month immersive experience that empowers high-performing employees to take ownership of their career growth. Terra and Mark discuss the philosophy behind the program, how they moved beyond ‘one-size-fits-all’ to a highly personalised approach, the balance between structure and adaptability and the critical role of executive support. With strong retention and career mobility outcomes, NextUp offers valuable lessons for those rethinking leadership development.
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Michelle Ockers
An award-winning speaker, Michelle brings decades of learning and development experience as she interviews business leaders and learning professionals to uncover interesting stories, authentic conversations, and new insights.
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