Balancing Business and Employee Needs in Talent Development with Christopher McCormick of Gilead Sciences

In this episode, Christopher McCormick, Senior Director of Talent, Development and Inclusion at Gilead Sciences. Christopher discusses his journey from theater to talent management, the impact of the pandemic on learning and development and the future of personalized employee experiences with AI.

Key Takeaways:

(01:27) Introduction to Christopher and his role at Gilead Sciences.
(02:42) The importance of balancing business, company and employee needs.
(03:24) How his background in theater influenced his career in corporate training.
(07:21) The pandemic’s impact on traditional learning development programs and the shift to virtual formats.
(12:12) The future of personalized employee experiences and the role of AI.
(18:01) Finding skilled data scientists who can turn data into actionable insights is challenging.
(23:22) Understanding the business is crucial for an effective L&D leader.
(25:16) Recommends “Flawless Consulting” by Peter Block for anyone in a consulting role.
(26:40) Seeking mentors and being proactive in professional development is vital.

Resources Mentioned:

Talent Development Think Tank
I4CP (Institute for Corporate Productivity)
Fierce Pharma
Gartner
McKinsey

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