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Theory of Early Career

Theory of Early Career

Why do early talent development programs exist? How does early talent fit into the future of work? If you're new to early talent development or are building a new program, start here.

The Six Core Elements

The Six Core Elements

Quality early talent development programs have six standard elements. This section contains guides and tools to construct and adjust your program in these six areas.

Data Insight

Data Insight

Evaluate your programs with original market data and analysis: from the LDP Survey – the longest-running benchmarking survey of early talent program practices - to polls and other data sources.

S.O.S. Quick Ideas

S.O.S. Quick Ideas

Quick guides on how to navigate common challenges in early talent program management. Need help dealing with a pressing issue? This is the place.

Ideas In Action

Ideas In Action

Checklists, PowerPoint decks and other practical tools developed by the community for the community to navigate problems and put ideas into action.

Community Support

Community Support

Take your questions to the membership. No matter how challenging your situation, someone has been there before. Lean on the community for ideas and support.

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Ideas In Action
Ideas In Action

Checklists, PowerPoint decks and other practical tools developed by the community for the community to navigate problems and put ideas into action.

Getting Gen Z “Client Ready” – A Discussion

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Theory of Early Career
Theory of Early Career

LDP Connect’s signature course on the foundations and theory of early talent development programs. Thinking of starting or revamping a program? Start here.

Adapting Early Talent Programs to Gen Z

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Theory of Early Career
Theory of Early Career

LDP Connect’s signature course on the foundations and theory of early talent development programs. Thinking of starting or revamping a program? Start here.

 Data Insights
Data Insights

Evaluate your programs with original market data and analysis from the LDP Survey – the largest and longest-running survey of early talent program practices.

A Report on Recruiting and Retaining Gen Z – by Abode HR

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Theory of Early Career
Theory of Early Career

LDP Connect’s signature course on the foundations and theory of early talent development programs. Thinking of starting or revamping a program? Start here.

The Story of Gen Z – by Job Teaser

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Ideas In Action
Ideas In Action

Checklists, PowerPoint decks and other practical tools developed by the community for the community to navigate problems and put ideas into action.

(Webinar Recording) Building Consensus: Your Communication Superpower

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Ideas In Action

Checklists, PowerPoint decks and other practical tools developed by the community for the community to navigate problems and put ideas into action.

(Slides) Building Consensus: Your Communication Superpower

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Data Insights
Data Insights

Evaluate your programs with original market data and analysis from the LDP Survey – the largest and longest-running survey of early talent program practices.

2022 All Programs: Compensation, Retention & Budgeting Report

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Data Insights

Evaluate your programs with original market data and analysis from the LDP Survey – the largest and longest-running survey of early talent program practices.

2022 Supply Chain & Procurement Programs: General Practices Report

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Data Insights

Evaluate your programs with original market data and analysis from the LDP Survey – the largest and longest-running survey of early talent program practices.

2022 Engineering Programs: General Practices Report

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Data Insights

Evaluate your programs with original market data and analysis from the LDP Survey – the largest and longest-running survey of early talent program practices.

2022 Information Technology Programs: General Practices Report

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Data Insights

Evaluate your programs with original market data and analysis from the LDP Survey – the largest and longest-running survey of early talent program practices.

2022 General Management Programs: General Practices Report

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Data Insights

Evaluate your programs with original market data and analysis from the LDP Survey – the largest and longest-running survey of early talent program practices.

2022 Human Resources Programs: General Practices Report

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