LAUNCH: An Accelerator for Professionals New to Early Talent Development

LAUNCH is a professional development experience for new early talent development staff that accelerates their understanding of the field and equips them with the skills to be strategic and innovative in their new role. 

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The Accelerator for Professionals New to Early Talent Development

LAUNCH IS A PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT EXPERIENCE FOR NEW EARLY TALENT DEVELOPMENT STAFF THAT ACCELERATES THEIR UNDERSTANDING OF THE FIELD, AND EQUIPS THEM WITH THE SKILLS TO BE STRATEGIC AND INNOVATIVE IN THIER NEW ROLE. 

Through a day-long masterclass, and three virtual sessions in the months that follow, “Launch” will introduce participants to the value of early talent development programs in an organization, illuminate the forces that impact their success, and teach actionable strategies to quickly boost their productivity. Participants will leave with a solid foundation in early talent development theory, a tight network of like-minded new professionals, and the confidence to thrive.

If you’d like your new staff members to hit the ground running, sign them up for the next cohort of this workshop in Cincinnati on May 6th, 2025 – the day before the LDP Summit.  Facilitated by two senior early talent development experts with a combined 30 years of experience leading the early talent function at multi-billion dollar organizations.

Why LAUNCH?

Learn from the Best

Taught by experts in early talent development with many years of experience leading the early talent development function at marquis, global employers.

Speed your Productivity

Through an intensive and focused experience, Launch delivers the know-how and the confidence to create value in your program and propel your own success - fast.

Learn with a Cohort

Learn alongside others new to early talent development. Through the initial in-person workshop, and three post-workshop virtual meetings, your cohort becomes your support network as you grown your career.

Make an Impact

Learn how to articulate the true value of early talent development on the business and on the world. Early talent development is challenging work. Become a valued and fulfilled member of your team!

The next LAUNCH cohort starts on May 6th, 2025 in Cincinnati Ohio.  

Questions?  Email Dan.Beaudry@LDPconnect.com

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