Developing Internal Talent: Lessons from Patricia Frost on Leading L&D at Seagate

In today's episode, we have a special guest joining us: Patricia Frost, the SVP and Chief People Officer at Seagate Technologies. Patricia is a seasoned leader with a background in the military, bringing a wealth of experience in organizational strategy and change management to the table.

During our conversation, Patricia shares her insights on making L&D a strategic part of the business and assessing the organization's needs. Drawing from her military background, she discusses the importance of developing internal talent and promoting from within, rather than solely relying on external hires.

We also explore the leadership development opportunities at Seagate, including their unique approach for frontline hourly workers. Patricia's firsthand experience in the military and corporate world allows us to gain valuable insights into building and developing skills, fostering a diverse and inclusive environment, and creating a culture of shared success.

What you will learn:

1. How to implementing a Talent Development platform
2. The importance of transparent communication on development paths.
3. Why encouraging volunteering and internal task forces is key to fostering internal talent development
4. How to assess capability gaps and address development needs.
5. How to creating a culture of continuous learning

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