Breakfast Deep Dive - Day Two |
Wednesday, November 5, 2025
Repositioning L&D as a Strategic Driver of Performance & Career Growth in Manufacturing
7:00 am Practical Approaches for Elevating L&D from Compliance to Business Impact While Driving Workforce Agility & Multi- Generational Talent Development
Learning and development in manufacturing is evolving from a compliance-driven HR function into a strategic business enabler that supports both operational performance and employee career growth. This session focuses on building sustainable talent systems, enabling continuous knowledge transfer, and enhancing leadership capabilities to meet the demands of a diverse and changing workforce.
In this session, we will:
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Rethink succession and growth through the lens of employee aspirations: Explore how talent systems can evolve beyond static succession plans to support individual goals and career pathways, increasing retention and motivation.
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Make knowledge transfer a strategic, ongoing capability, not a last-minute
scramble: Learn how companies are creating sustainable processes for capturing critical expertise, with tools and habits that embed knowledge sharing into daily work.
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Elevate leadership development to drive real business outcomes: Discover how manufacturing organizations are linking leadership programs to tangible results, like safety, innovation, and frontline accountability, while supporting emerging leaders at all levels.
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Redefine what success looks like for modern talent development: Move beyond participation metrics to bold, meaningful indicators of L&D’s impact on performance, culture, and capability, especially in diverse and dynamic environments.
Who Should Attend?
This session is ideal for manufacturing L&D and HR leaders looking to shift from compliance-driven programs to holistic, business-aligned talent development strategies. Whether you’re focused on frontline readiness, knowledge retention, or long-term career growth, this session will offer forward-thinking insights and peer-tested approaches to elevate your impact.