Celebrating 100 Episodes: Empowering Managers to Develop Talent with Al Dea

Popular guest Al Dea returns to the show on this 100th episode of Management Development Unlocked. Al is the founder of The Edge of Work, a leadership development firm helping organizations develop the next generation of leaders inside their organizations while building high-performing and highly engaged cultures. Like Eric, Al has a passion for developing leaders and managers.In this episode, you’ll hear:Al Dea’s observations on managers’ role in employee career development and why it’s important.Finding ways to prioritize career development and what that could look like.Al’s thoughts on offering career coaches or mobility teams inside organizations.Why all leaders should be talent developers and make it a priority.The interconnectivity between doing your job, investing in talent, and developing talent and Al Dea’s suggestions for implementing it.He advises how organizations, talent development, and L&D can play a role in this process.Some of Al’s exercises for implementing talent development at your workplace.Connect with Al Dea:WebsiteLinkedIn---Head over to girardtrainingsolutions.com to take a look at the 20+ courses I offer for new and experienced managers! Get your copy of the Amazon #1 Bestseller and #1 New Release Lead Like a Pro - The Essential Guide for New Managers while you’re there!Connect with me on LinkedIn.Please subscribe and comment!