# Talent Development * **Definition:** The process of nurturing and developing individuals' skills and capabilities within an organization, particularly in the fields of healthcare and healthcare technology, to enhance workforce expertise and performance. * **Taxonomy:** CTO Topics / Talent Development ## News * Selected news on the topic of **Talent Development**, for healthcare technology leaders * 8.9K news items are in the system for this topic * Posts have been filtered for tech and healthcare-related keywords | Date | Title | Source | | --- | --- | --- | | 5/21/2025 | [**ATD Recognizes Exceptional Achievements in Talent Development - Yahoo Finance**](https://finance.yahoo.com/news/atd-recognizes-exceptional-achievements-talent-150000752.html) | [[Yahoo Finance]] | | 5/19/2025 | [**Modernizing HR in Academic Medicine: A Conversation with Lisa Abbott of Boston ...**](https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/podcasts/podcasts-beckers-hospital-review/modernizing-hr-in-academic-medicine-a-conversation-with-lisa-abbott-of-boston-childrens-hospital/) | [[Beckers Hospital Review]] | | 4/23/2025 | [**Walgreens to pay for pharmacy techs' PharmD prerequisites: 5 notes**](https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/pharmacy/walgreens-to-pay-for-pharmacy-techs-pharmd-prerequisites-5-notes/) | [[Beckers Hospital Review]] | | 4/9/2025 | [**Gentiva CEO: 'Constant Strategic Adaptation' Required In Current, Complex Environment**](https://homehealthcarenews.com/2025/04/gentiva-ceos-strategies-for-managing-large-scale-home-health-operations/) | [[Home Health Care News]] | | 3/18/2025 | [**SME, Leader in Manufacturing Workforce Solutions, Announces Speakers for Upcoming ...**](https://finance.yahoo.com/news/sme-leader-manufacturing-workforce-solutions-182000901.html) | [[Yahoo Finance]] | | 3/18/2025 | [**SAG-AFTRA reaffirms 'unwavering commitment' to DEI as Hollywood studios scale back**](https://www.aol.com/sag-aftra-reaffirms-unwavering-commitment-001455538.html) | [[AOL]] | | 3/11/2025 | [**University of South Florida Gets $40 Million to Start Cyber and AI College - WSJ**](https://www.wsj.com/articles/university-of-south-florida-gets-40-million-to-start-cyber-and-ai-college-2a257e9a) | [[The Wall Street Journal]] | | 2/6/2025 | [**Corporate Training Market to grow by USD 43.86 Billion (2025-2029), driven by ... - PR Newswire**](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/corporate-training-market-to-grow-by-usd-43-86-billion-2025-2029-driven-by-cost-effective-e-learning-report-with-market-evolution-powered-by-ai---technavio-302368583.html) | [[PR Newswire]] | | 1/29/2025 | [**Navigating the Talent Retention Crisis: Insights from NAVIN Corp CEO Thomas DeLoach**](https://finance.yahoo.com/news/navigating-talent-retention-crisis-insights-023900265.html) | [[Yahoo Finance]] | | 1/12/2025 | [**What Is A Chief Learning Officer? CLO Role Explained - Forbes**](https://www.forbes.com/sites/melissadaimler/article/chief-learning-officer-clo/) | [[Forbes]] | | 11/14/2024 | [**Skillsoft's New IT Skills & Salary Report Highlights Trends Impacting Technology Careers, Investments, and Talent Strategies for 2025**](http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241113929992/en/Skillsofts-New-IT-Skills-Salary-Report-Highlights-Trends-Impacting-Technology-Careers-Investments-and-Talent-Strategies-for-2025/?feedref=JjAwJuNHiystnCoBq_hl-Q-tiwWZwkcswR1UZtV7eGe24xL9TZOyQUMS3J72mJlQ7fxFuNFTHSunhvli30RlBNXya2izy9YOgHlBiZQk2LOzmn6JePCpHPCiYGaEx4DL1Rq8pNwkf3AarimpDzQGuQ==) | [[Business Wire]] | | 11/14/2024 | [**Skillsoft's New IT Skills & Salary Report Highlights Trends Impacting Technology Careers ...**](https://finance.yahoo.com/news/skillsofts-skills-salary-report-highlights-130000131.html) | [[Yahoo Finance]] | | 10/22/2024 | [**Ora Strengthens Global Leadership with Key Appointments in Europe and People Services**](http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241022297296/en/Ora-Strengthens-Global-Leadership-with-Key-Appointments-in-Europe-and-People-Services/?feedref=JjAwJuNHiystnCoBq_hl-RLXHJgazfQJNuOVHefdHP-D8R-QU5o2AvY8bhI9uvWSD8DYIYv4TIC1g1u0AKcacnnViVjtb72bOP4-4nHK5ieT3WxPE8m_kWI77F87CseT) | [[Business Wire]] | | 10/22/2024 | [**Ascend Learning Acquires StaffGarden, a Cloud-Based Clinical Talent Development and ...**](https://finance.yahoo.com/news/ascend-learning-acquires-staffgarden-cloud-140000887.html) | [[Yahoo Finance]] | | 10/22/2024 | [**Ora Strengthens Global Leadership with Key Appointments in Europe and People Services**](https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241022297296/en/Ora-Strengthens-Global-Leadership-with-Key-Appointments-in-Europe-and-People-Services) | [[Business Wire]] | | 10/22/2024 | [**Ascend Learning Acquires StaffGarden, a Cloud-Based Clinical Talent Development and Compliance Platform Trusted by Over 800 Hospitals**](http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241022422803/en/Ascend-Learning-Acquires-StaffGarden-a-Cloud-Based-Clinical-Talent-Development-and-Compliance-Platform-Trusted-by-Over-800-Hospitals/?feedref=JjAwJuNHiystnCoBq_hl-Q-tiwWZwkcswR1UZtV7eGe24xL9TZOyQUMS3J72mJlQ7fxFuNFTHSunhvli30RlBNXya2izy9YOgHlBiZQk2LOzmn6JePCpHPCiYGaEx4DL1Rq8pNwkf3AarimpDzQGuQ==) | [[Business Wire]] | | 10/22/2024 | [**Ascend Learning Acquires StaffGarden, a Cloud-Based Clinical Talent Development and Compliance Platform Trusted by Over 800 Hospitals**](http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241022422803/en/Ascend-Learning-Acquires-StaffGarden-a-Cloud-Based-Clinical-Talent-Development-and-Compliance-Platform-Trusted-by-Over-800-Hospitals/?feedref=JjAwJuNHiystnCoBq_hl-RLXHJgazfQJNuOVHefdHP-D8R-QU5o2AvY8bhI9uvWSD8DYIYv4TIC1g1u0AKcacnnViVjtb72bOP4-4nHK5ieT3WxPE8m_kWI77F87CseT) | [[Business Wire]] | | 10/22/2024 | [**Ascend Learning Acquires StaffGarden, a Cloud-Based Clinical Talent Development and ...**](https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241022422803/en/Ascend-Learning-Acquires-StaffGarden-a-Cloud-Based-Clinical-Talent-Development-and-Compliance-Platform-Trusted-by-Over-800-Hospitals) | [[Business Wire]] | | 10/15/2024 | [**Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2024: ASSYST's Vision for a Resilient Digital Future**](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/cybersecurity-awareness-month-2024-assysts-vision-for-a-resilient-digital-future-302275580.html) | [[PR Newswire]] | | 9/16/2024 | [**Why Tech Talent Development Matters in 2024. ~ Written by Comfort Ibitoye - by Newton ...**](https://medium.com/@newtonacademy/why-tech-talent-development-matters-in-2024-written-by-comfort-ibitoye-f6faa993d7c6) | [[Medium]] | | 7/24/2024 | [**AI Around The Globe: How Other Nations Are Ahead Of The AI Curve - Forbes**](https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbestechcouncil/2024/07/24/ai-around-the-globe-how-other-nations-are-ahead-of-the-ai-curve/) | [[Forbes]] | | 7/19/2024 | [**Data Management News for the Week of July 19; Updates from Informatica, Microsoft, Talend & More**](https://solutionsreview.com/data-management/data-management-news-for-the-week-of-july-19-updates-from-informatica-microsoft-talend-more/) | solutionsreview.com | | 7/10/2024 | [**From Pacemakers to AI: Powering the Future of Medical Technology**](https://www.dqindia.com/interview/from-pacemakers-to-ai-powering-the-future-of-medical-technology-5656210) | dqindia.com | | 6/27/2024 | [**Coalition for Health AI Releases Draft Framework for Responsible Healthcare AI**](https://healthmanagement.org/c/it/News/coalition-for-health-ai-releases-draft-framework-for-responsible-healthcare-ai) | healthmanagement.org | | 3/4/2024 | [**The Future Of AI Skill And Talent Development In The Workforce**](https://www.forbes.com/councils/forbesbusinesscouncil/2024/03/05/the-future-of-ai-skill-and-talent-development-in-the-workforce/) | [[Forbes]] | ## Topic Overview (Some LLM-derived content — please confirm with above primary sources) ### Key Players - **Association for Talent Development (ATD)**: The largest professional membership organization dedicated to supporting talent development professionals across various industries. - **Deloitte**: Offers insights and strategies for talent development in healthcare through webcasts and personalized news systems. - **Phenom**: Recognized for its innovative solutions in Talent Acquisition and Talent Management, particularly through AI-driven tools that improve hiring efficiency and employee development. - **StaffGarden**: A cloud-based platform that supports clinical talent development and compliance, integrating competency assessment tools. - **OneTen**: A nonprofit organization focused on transforming hiring practices to prioritize skills over traditional degree requirements. - **Numly, Inc.**: A leader in talent development and employee engagement solutions, focusing on AI-driven personalized learning and predictive analytics. - **Ora**: A global ophthalmic contract research organization enhancing talent acquisition and development through new leadership appointments. - **Boston Children's Hospital**: An institution modernizing HR practices in academic medicine to improve talent management and workforce engagement. - **isolved**: A company enhancing employee experience through its People Cloud platform, focusing on talent development and retention. - **Northern Light Health**: A healthcare system that has implemented talent development initiatives, including a psychiatry residency program and expanded nurse training programs. - **Spiceworks**: Provider of the Annual State of IT report, highlighting workforce demands and the importance of talent development in IT. - **Tim Neathery**: Chief People Officer at Ora, focusing on improving organizational culture and talent development strategies. - **Ascend Learning**: A company focused on workforce development in healthcare, recently acquired StaffGarden to enhance clinical talent development. - **Unissant Inc.**: A healthcare technology company that focuses on enhancing employee experience and aligning people priorities with growth objectives through talent development. - **Jill Schwieters**: Author of 'Leading with Purpose,' focusing on adaptive leadership practices in healthcare and emphasizing talent development. - **BuildWithin**: Facilitates workforce development through registered apprenticeships and partnerships, focusing on high-growth industries like healthcare. - **Comviva**: A technology company focused on enhancing industry-academia collaboration to develop next-generation digital talent. - **Besmile**: A dental materials manufacturer focusing on talent development and academic initiatives in the oral medical sector. ### Partnerships and Collaborations - **Ascend Learning and StaffGarden**: Acquisition aimed at providing tools for workforce challenges in healthcare, enhancing talent development programs. - **Deloitte and Life Sciences**: Collaboration to enhance talent strategies and change management in healthcare organizations. - **Ora's New Leadership Appointments**: The appointments of Marcin Ernst and Tim Neathery are aimed at enhancing talent acquisition and development. - **DeVry University and OneTen**: This collaboration provides scholarships to learners, aiming to close the opportunity gap in workforce skills. - **A*STAR and Flagship Pioneering**: Collaboration to enhance health and sustainability outcomes in Singapore, focusing on talent development through internships and scientific dialogues. - **Comviva and University of Southampton Delhi**: A strategic partnership aimed at enhancing talent development through workshops, internships, and real-world business challenges. - **BuildWithin and Google.org**: Launched an apprenticeship program aimed at empowering entrepreneurs with disabilities through tailored technology solutions. - **Taiwan Tech Summit 2024**: Gathered industry leaders to discuss AI's impact and the importance of developing tech talent in the U.S. market. - **Minaya Learning Global Solutions and Solvably/Credably.ai**: Collaboration to enhance AI literacy and workforce innovation through tailored training and certification programs. - **National University of Singapore and FPT**: A partnership to advance AI research with a $50 million investment, focusing on talent development through internships and workshops. - **Publicis Sapient and Amazon Web Services (AWS)**: Entered a five-year collaboration to utilize generative AI services for digital transformation and workforce training. - **Marquette University and GE HealthCare**: A strategic engagement agreement to enhance collaboration, talent development, and joint opportunities in healthcare technologies. - **Tencent and Alibaba**: Both companies are collaborating to enhance cloud infrastructure and digital talent development in Indonesia. - **Carelon Global Solutions**: Expanding operations in Western Visayas to enhance healthcare services and foster local talent development. - **Numly and NVIDIA**: Numly joined the NVIDIA Inception Program to enhance its AI Response Management capabilities and improve personalized learning offerings. - **Walgreens and Guild**: Collaborated to create the PharmStart program, providing full tuition coverage for pharmacy technicians pursuing their PharmD degrees. - **Hyundai Motor Group and SOAS University**: A partnership to support African students through scholarships and the establishment of institutes addressing global challenges. - **Coalition for Health AI (CHAI)**: Introduced a draft framework for responsible AI development in healthcare, emphasizing public involvement and transparency. ### Innovations, Trends, and Initiatives - **ATD BEST Awards**: Recognizes organizations that effectively utilize talent development as a strategic business tool, highlighting innovative practices. - **AI in Talent Development**: Organizations are increasingly leveraging AI for personalized learning and predictive analytics to bridge skills gaps. - **Upskilling and Reskilling**: Companies are focusing on internal talent development to address skills shortages and enhance employee retention. - **Phenom X+**: An AI-driven solution that enhances talent acquisition processes, leading to significant improvements in internal hires and learning engagement. - **AI Empowerment in Biotech**: Identified as a key area for enhancing Taiwan's biotech ecosystem, focusing on talent cultivation and funding. - **3 Million Technical Talent Programme**: A Nigerian initiative aiming to train three million technical talents by 2027 to meet the demand for skilled professionals in technology. - **Taiwan's AI Taiwan Action Plan**: Promotes talent development and AI application in key industries, including healthcare. - **Digital Leadership Program by FDA**: Aims to cultivate talent and leadership in technology to drive digital transformation. - **N-able's DEB Initiatives**: Emphasizes Diversity, Equality, and Belonging through various employee-driven initiatives and career development opportunities. - **AI and Predictive Analytics**: Identified as transformative forces in HR tech, enabling data-driven decisions in talent acquisition and performance management. - **Corporate Training Transformation**: Driven by AI, IoT, and machine learning, enhancing training effectiveness and focusing on upskilling in areas like AI-ML and cybersecurity. - **Generative AI Training**: Organizations in India plan to upskill teams in generative AI, reflecting strong market demand for tech skills across various functions. - **Generative AI**: Transforming organizational dynamics and necessitating new leadership strategies to align technology with business objectives. - **Bob Batory Leadership Academy**: WellSpan Health's initiative aimed at supporting emerging leaders through tailored development programs. - **isolved's People Cloud Enhancements**: The introduction of a personalized Learning Experience Platform (LXP) with over 95,000 courses to promote continuous talent development. - **CLO Role Evolution**: The Chief Learning Officer's role is evolving to include strategic leadership in digital transformation and talent development. - **Northern Light Health's Psychiatry Residency Program**: An initiative to enhance talent development in behavioral health by establishing a residency program. - **Skillsoft's 2024 IT Skills and Salary Report**: Highlights the urgent need for upskilling in IT, particularly in AI and machine learning, with a focus on addressing skill gaps. - **QuidelOrtho's HR Strategy**: Led by Lee Bowman to foster an inclusive workplace culture and enhance employee development. ### Challenges and Concerns - **Dissatisfaction with Talent Development Initiatives**: Nearly a quarter of IT decision-makers express dissatisfaction with current training programs, indicating a need for improvement. - **Need for Continuous Learning**: Organizations must invest in talent development programs to ensure employees remain competitive in a fast-evolving technological landscape. - **Generational Skill Gap**: Identified as a crucial challenge for talent development and collaboration in various industries, including healthcare. - **Economic Uncertainty**: Political changes and economic conditions are causing businesses to pause hiring, emphasizing the need for internal talent development. - **Talent Shortages**: A significant gap exists between the demand for skilled professionals in technology roles and the available talent, particularly in AI and data science. - **Talent Shortage in Healthcare IT**: Healthcare organizations face challenges in recruiting qualified IT professionals due to competition from other sectors and lengthy hiring processes. - **Workforce Challenges in Healthcare**: Ongoing issues related to skill gaps, retention, and the need for continuous talent development in the healthcare sector. - **Skills Gaps**: Research indicates significant skills gaps in the biopharma supply chain workforce, necessitating targeted training and development strategies. - **Retention and Engagement**: Organizations are adopting collaborative approaches to address retention and engagement challenges, recognizing that HR cannot tackle these issues alone. - **Skill Gaps in IT**: 65% of IT decision-makers report skill gaps, with a significant need for training in AI and cybersecurity. - **AI Skills Shortage**: The rapid demand for AI-related skills has led to a shortage of professionals capable of developing and deploying AI solutions. - **Employee Turnover Rates**: Rising turnover rates necessitate improved employee experience and retention strategies. - **Alignment of IT Spending**: A disconnect exists between IT staff and management regarding technology spending sufficiency, highlighting the need for better alignment. - **Data Management Disconnect**: A significant disconnect in data management practices, affecting the success of AI initiatives in organizations. - **Data Privacy Concerns**: Latin America faces challenges in AI adoption due to data privacy concerns and the need for skilled talent. - **Staffing Challenges**: The healthcare workforce is facing increasingly complex staffing challenges, necessitating innovative solutions and strategic planning. - **Economic Constraints**: Budget constraints and economic uncertainties are influencing training decisions across various industries, including healthcare. - **Integration of New Technologies**: Healthcare organizations struggle with change management and expertise required to adopt new technologies effectively. - **Healthcare Workforce Challenges**: Ongoing issues faced by hospital executives in providing safe, high-quality care due to workforce shortages. - **Workforce Shortages**: Healthcare systems are facing long-term workforce shortages, particularly among physicians, impacting patient care and operational efficiency. ## Related Topics [[Talent Management]]; [[Talent Acquisition]]; [[Talent]]; [[Staff Development]]