Bridging Talent: Merging Acquisition and Management
Sydney - Thursday 31 July
Melbourne - Thursday 7 August
Event details:
Time: 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Audience: up 50 HR and talent leaders
Cost: $350 per person
The divide between Talent Acquisition and Talent Management is no longer sustainable. This workshop is designed for senior HR and Talent leaders who recognise that the future of work demands a unified, end-to-end talent strategy. We will provide participants with both strategic insights and actionable tools to align Talent Acquisition and Talent Management objectives fostering a more cohesive approach to Human Resources.
Seamlessly connect hiring and internal mobility strategies
Align talent practices with broader business goals
Build a cohesive, future-ready people ecosystem
Expect deep conversation, peer collaboration, and practical takeaways you can immediately apply to drive impact across your organisation.
Objective :
Develop actionable strategies to integrate TA and TM into a unified function, focusing on talent mapping, gaining strategic influence in leadership discussions, and fostering organisational success.
You will be invited to our People Revolution Community for support, resource sharing and accountability
Facilitator
Paula Valenzuela
Consultant
Paula is passionate about transforming organisational cultures by developing strategic solutions that drive success. With a blend of practical insights and a strategic approach to talent development, she builds and enhances high-performance cultures. With over 20 years of experience, Paula has refined her expertise in leadership, capability building and organisational transformation.
Throughout her career, Paula has worked with renowned global organisations, designing, implementing and measuring large-scale change initiatives. Specialising in talent management and leadership development, she consistently delivers strategies that foster growth and fuel business success. Paula is particularly known for her ability to build strong, trusted relationships with senior executives and their teams, leveraging her thought leadership and evidence-based approach to best practices.
A skilled facilitator, coach and mentor, Paula is also a dedicated mother and leader. She is deeply committed to disrupting the status quo in talent management, ensuring that the right people, with the right skills and behaviours are in the right roles at the right time.
Paula’s corporate experience includes General Manager of Talent and Capability at Transgrid Group, General Manager of Talent, Diversity & Development at John Holland, Global Talent Program Manager at Jacobs Engineering Group, Learning and Development Manager SKM. Paula also has extensive consulting experience spans global companies including Broadspectrum, Ferrovial, University of Technology, Veolia Water, Volvo, Pfizer and ASX.
AGENDA
10:00 AM - 10:10 AM | Welcome | Brief introduction to the session’s goal
10:10 AM - 11:10 AM | Session 1: The Case for Integration | Explore the benefits of merging TA and TM:
HR Strategy what great looks like
Breaking silos for a seamless talent lifecycle
Enhancing employee retention through cohesive strategies
Reducing inefficiencies in recruitment and development process
11:10 AM - 12:30 PM | Session 2: Talent Mapping
Interactive session:
HR Strategy what great looks like
Breaking silos for a seamless talent lifecycle
Enhancing employee retention through cohesive strategies
Reducing inefficiencies in recruitment and development process
12:30 PM - 1:15 PM | Networking Lunch
Opportunity to connect with peers and share challenges/ideas
1:15 PM - 2:00 PM | Session 3: Building Strategic Influence
Discussion on how Talent leaders can secure a "seat at the table"
Aligning talent strategies with business objectives
Using data-driven insights to influence leadership decisions
Communicating the value of integrated TA/TM to stakeholders
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM | Panel Discussion with Experts (Virtual)
Topics include:
Overcoming resistance to change when merging functions
Leveraging technology to streamline TA/TM processes
Building a high-performance culture through integration
3:00 PM - 3:15 PM | Break
3:15 PM - 4:15 PM | Action Planning Workshop
Work in small groups to:
Draft an integration roadmap tailored to their organisations
Identify quick wins and long-term goals
Discuss potential challenges and mitigation strategies
4:15 PM - 4:30 PM | Closing Remarks
Recap of key takeaways
Next steps for attendees to implement strategies within their organisations
