LDP WORKSHOP: Build (or Re-build) an Early Talent Program

If you’re building a new early talent development program – or recalibrating an existing one – attend this workshop series to do it right.  Delivered by long-standing LDP Connect partner, Wronski Associates:  A firm with over 40 years of experience building and supporting early talent development programs. 

My brain is full! Curriculum, mentor/mentee, bootcamp, ROI, year 4 ideas – all of it! The day was very well-spent.

Jill LaBranche, MassMutual – 2023 Workhop Attendee

Deep Dive Workshops: How to Build (or Re-Build) a Quality Early Talent Development Program

Getting an early talent program started on the right footing can make all the difference between success and trouble. With the LDP Connect maturity model as a backdrop, these three-hour virtual workshops will get you focused on the key foundational questions to setting up and running an impactful (and measurable) early talent development program. With an emphasis on clarifying your program’s goals, you’ll be guided through considering proper program structure, curriculum design, and community building among stakeholders. If you’re building a new early talent development program, or if you’re looking to revamp an existing program that may need recalibration, don’t miss these deep-dive workshops!  Facilitated by early talent development experts at Wronski Associates – a firm with 35+ years of experience building and running early talent programs.

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Deep Dive Workshop: Early Talent Program Mission & Measurement

October 16th, 2024 : 1pm - 4pm Eastern Time (PAST)
Virtual
With the LDP Connect maturity model as a backdrop, this three-hour workshop will help you answer the following questions: What is your program's core purpose, and how do you build consensus around it? How will you know if the program is working? What metrics specific to your program will demonstrate progress and success to senior stakeholders?

Deep Dive Workshop: Early Talent Program Support & Operations

November 6th 2024 : 1pm - 4pm Eastern Time (PAST)
Virtual
With the LDP Connect maturity model as a backdrop, this three-hour workshop will help you answer the following questions: What should the structure of your program be based on what you are trying to achieve? How long, big, and rotational should it be and why? What support structure do you need to make it work, who should be involved, and how will you put everything together based on your resources?

Deep Dive Workshop: Early Talent Program Talent Profile

December 13th 2024 : 1pm - 4pm Eastern Time (PAST)
Virtual
With the LDP Connect maturity model as a backdrop, this three-hour workshop will help you answer the following questions: What is the profile of the optimal candidate for your program based on program objectives? How will you find and attract diverse candidates that fit your profile? What do program graduates become as a result of your program?

Deep Dive Workshop: Early Talent Program Learning & Development

January 15th, 2025 : 1pm - 4pm Eastern Time (Past)
Virtual
With the LDP Connect maturity model as a backdrop, this three-hour workshop will help you answer the following questions: What is the developmental journey for our program participants? What mix of experience and training will help achieve the results we need? How do we ensure that the journey evolves correctly for each participant?

Deep Dive Workshop: Early Talent Program Community

February 25th, 2025 : 1pm - 4pm Eastern Time
Virtual
With the LDP Connect maturity model as a backdrop, this three-hour workshop will help you answer the following questions: Who does the program serve and how? How will those people serve the program and why? How will you create a sense of belonging so that all members of the program community (participants, sponsors, mentors, assignment managers and alumni) work to support the program?

Deep Dive Workshop: Early Talent Program Brand & Reputation

March 12th, 2025 : 1pm - 4pm Eastern Time
Virtual
With the LDP Connect maturity model as a backdrop, this three-hour workshop will help you answer the following questions: What does your program stand for, and how will that be communicated and demonstrated? How can you manage the image of your program inside of your company by stakeholders and other employees? What is your program's brand among possible new recruits?

Full-Day Workshop: Overview of All Six Phases of the LDP Connect Maturity Model (2026 LDP Summit Pre-Conference)

May 5th, 2026 : 8am - 4pm Eastern Time
In-Person: Atlanta, GA
Offered again in 2026 after a successful workshop last year! Getting a program started on the right footing can make all the difference between success and trouble. With the LDP Connect maturity model as a backdrop, this full-day workshop will get you focused on the key foundational questions to setting up and running an impactful (and measurable) early talent development program. With an emphasis on clarifying your program’s goals, you’ll be guided through considering proper program structure, curriculum design, and community building among stakeholders. If you’re new to the world of early talent development programs, or if you’re looking to re-vamp an existing program that may need recalibration, don’t miss this workshop in Cincinnati on May 5th, 2026 - the day before the LDP Summit. Facilitated by early talent development experts at Wronski Associates - a firm with 35+ years of experience building and running early talent programs.
The 2024 Reports are here!
Early Talent Program Data

Rention rates, NPS scores, Diversity metrics

Curiculum elements, Program structure & more!

From 165 early talent development programs

Across 97 organizations and 10 functional areas

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