This is an episode that features 4 interviews from key leaders and speakers at SIOP’s Leading Edge Consortium in late October 2024. In this episode, we speak with four key leaders including Shonna Waters, Trish Vassar, Sophia Lamuraglia, and Richard Chambers.

During the conversation, we explore key topics including what it means for leaders to lead effectively in a changing workplace, the role of AI in leadership development, and what’s top of mind for those in the organizational psychology profession in today’s workplace.

This episode also explores key leadership development practices, including AI-driven coaching tools, simplified competency models, and the critical role of learning agility in preparing leaders for an uncertain future.

Links

• SIOP Leading Edge Consortium: https://www.siop.org/Leading-Edge-Consortium
• Trish Vassar: https://www.linkedin.com/in/trish-vassar-phd-96aab1/
• Richard Chambers: https://www.linkedin.com/in/richard-chambers-phd-aa680a56/
• Shonna Waters: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shonna-waters/
• Sofia Lamuraglia: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sofialamuraglia/

In this special episode, we traveled to Nashville to attend the Guild Opportunity Summit.

This episode features conversations with Matthew Daniel, Talent Strategist at Guild, Terrance Cummings, Chief People & Opportunity Officer at Guild, and Katie Giles, VP of Associate Experience at Gentiva and Board Member at AMPED Louisville.

During each interview, they explore key themes such as skills-based organizations, the impact of AI on talent development and the workforce, and creating equitable opportunities for all professionals.

Links

• Guild Opportunity Summit: https://events.guild.com/opportunitysummit2024
• Guild Website: https://guild.com/
• AMPED Louisville: https://ampedlouisville.org/
• Work with Al Dea: https://al-dea.com/leadership-offerings/

Jennifer Buchanan is the VP of Walmart Academy at Walmart. In her role, Jennifer is responsible for a learning ecosystem that supports millions of Walmart associates with the development resources they need to be effective today while setting them up for success and opportunities for development in the future.

During the conversation, Jennifer spoke about the Manager Academy, a program aimed at developing leadership skills through purpose-driven training focused on culture, values, and empathy for thousands of Walmart’s store manager. Jennifer also highlighted Walmart’s investment in their associates' growth, including the global expansion of the Manager Academy and the introduction of programs like Live Better U. along with the company’s commitment to fostering a learning culture.

Links:

• https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/8-ways-we-improved-one-nations-largest-training-walmart-buchanan-vmzic/?trackingId=oZtVrrRlRSiw7UkxPeJUZA%3D%3D
• Jennifer’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenniferabuchanan/