TEDS Hosts Talent Management Summit

Atkins, VA ñ TEDS, Inc., originator of integrated enterprise-wide talent management solutions, have announced highlights from their exclusively sponsored event.

Key leaders in the talent management industry convened on Wednesday, August 8 at the Talent Management Summit sponsored by TEDS, Inc. and hosted by Steelcase University in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The purpose of the summit was to outline strategic initiatives aimed at improving enterprise-wide workforce effectiveness, and it was the first summit of its kind. ìTEDS is delighted to provide this summit for select colleagues interested in sharpening their organizationsí competitive edge,î said Joseph F. Ellis, Jr., President and CEO of TEDS, Inc. ìComprehensive talent management represents an ambitious approach to human capital. It aligns business objectives with all aspects of the talent lifecycle, which is a philosophy TEDS has been offering to corporations longer than any anyone else in the industry.î

The summit provided the framework for an integrated application of valuable industry practices including management of learning, performance, compliance, competencies, recruiting and succession. ìWhen these fundamental techniques align with corporate strategic initiatives, the results drive notable business successî, added Ellis. ìThe prevalent motivator with many senior executives is the money saved and revenue generated by having this type of initiative in place.î

Presentations were made by Bob Danna, VP of Strategic Services, Bersin and Associates, George Wolfe, VP of Global Learning and Development, Steelcase University; Leila (Betsy) Myers, Senior Consultant, Leadership Development, Steelcase, Inc., and Fred Harburg, Managing Partner, ThirdRiver Partners.

Speakers utilized market research and case studies to demonstrate the migration to performance and talent management. Presentations also focused on leadership strategy, and the convergence of processes in talent management. Peer organizations shared best practices and real-world results.

The eventís timing coincides with the release of TEDSí white paper addressing enterprise-wide talent management. The document, ìTEDS Talent Management : A Comprehensive System Built on Proven Technology, takes a holistic approach to talent and performance management, and provides a timeline of TEDSí sixteen years of experience.

Distributed by HR Marketer.com

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