Episode #26
From Spend to Impact: Getting real ROI from talent accelerators
Talent accelerators are one of the biggest investments HR and Talent leaders make in building future capability. But how often can you clearly demonstrate a measurable, defensible return? For many organisations, the answer is uncomfortable: programmes run and participants are positive, but the impact on performance, progression and retention is often far harder to evidence than the original business case suggested. Join us for a session designed for HR and Talent leaders who need to prove the value of their talent acceleration investment. Hosted by Rachel Schofield, this conversation will feature Professor Rebecca Jones, Shape Talent’s Managing Consultant, alongside Adnan Ahmetovic, Henkel’s Director HR Transformation & Strategy. We’ll explore: How to ensure ROI on your talent acceleration investment The practical levers that determine whether a programme pays back, and how to build them in from the outset. The pitfalls that quietly erode impact, and how to avoid them From over-engineered designs and weak post-programme reinforcement to measurement that stops at participant feedback. The common traps that turn high-potential investment into a missed opportunity. What drives measurable impact: lessons from real programmes The design choices, measurement approaches and organisational conditions that consistently deliver return, - drawn from Shape Talent’s research and recent client experience, including the impact data Henkel, a world-leading consumer brand organisation, is seeing from its own acceleration efforts. If you’re an HR or Talent leader responsible for leadership pipelines, succession or high-potential development, this session is for you.
