ATD Tulsa April Program

Is Investing in a Talent Management System the Right Step for your Organization?

Friday, April 8, 2016 - 11:30a.m. - 1:15p.m.

Why did CAP Tulsa, a 600-person non-profit organization (which means that competition for funds can be fierce), choose to make the investment in a talent management system when so many other, larger, for-profit companies may not? There were a number of business drivers for this decision that we will explore– a new and complex performance rubric that affects three quarters of our staff; multiple business locations; the ability to intentionally plan and track employee growth; the regulatory need to track and verify staff credentials; the desire to carefully plan for leadership succession; and limited headcount in administrative functions. All of these factors led us to identify funding for, implement, and now support a talent management system. 

We will provide a case study designed to help talent management professionals weigh the pros and cons of implementing an integrated talent management system. By describing our own experience selecting, implementing and using a talent management system, we will help other professionals approach this decision using a business case lens. We will address the pros and cons of implementing an integrated system to handle and track employee recruiting, performance management, employee learning, and leadership succession.

After participating in this workshop, you will be able to:
(1) understand common pitfalls and benefits of launching and using an integrated talent management system; and
(2) use a business case approach to consider whether a talent management system is a good investment for their organization. 

Catheryn Ackenhausen has a background in non-profit and corporate management of functions including training and employee development, fundraising, marketing and communications, knowledge management, risk management and quality improvement.  She began her career teaching at the college level.  She holds an MA and BA from the University of Virginia, and has served on the governing boards of several social service agencies and professional associations.  Her skills include organizational design and development, succession and leadership development, training and competency-strengthening initiatives, and change management.  Catheryn is a member of ATD and an alumna of Leadership Tulsa.  

Jeri Phillips has a background in training, reporting, compliance, and human resource information systems (HRIS).  She holds a BA from Oklahoma State University and is a member of the eLearning Guild, SHRM, and TAHRA.  Her skills include organizational compliance, employee training, eLearning development, and system administration.

OSU Tulsa, North Hall Conference Center: BS Roberts Room

700 N Greenwood Ave, Tulsa, OK  74106

The discounted, pre-registrations for the program with the meal must be made by Tuesday, April 5th.