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Talent On The RiseAuthor: Brazen
The Chief Talent Officer or the Chief People Officer is a relatively new title for organizations but one of the fastest growing and arguably one of the most important. Unsurprisingly, more and more TA professionals are curious about how to elevate their careers to this level. In this podcast hosted by Joe Matar, Ryan Healy, and Ashley O'Connor we talk with the industrys top CHROs, CTOs, CPOs and VPs to learn how they got a seat at the table, and what you can do to make talent C-level priority for your organization. We ask our guests questions like: How do you become a CHRO? What is the future of people, talent, and culture? What rules did you break along the way? Who are your role models? Where do you get inspiration? How do you inspire your teams to greatness? And more. Language: en Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Mastering Talent Acquisition: A Deep Dive with Bill Blackford on the Evolution, Strategies, and Future of Talent Acquisition
Tuesday, 12 December, 2023
In this illuminating episode of "Talent on the Rise," host Joe Matar engages in a captivating conversation with Bill Blackford, the Vice President of Talent Acquisition and People Operations at Ellucian. The podcast explores the transformative journey of talent acquisition, tracing Bill's evolution from an unexpected career shift to becoming a stalwart in building high-growth organizations over nearly two decades. Bill emphasizes the pivotal shift from transactional recruiting to the role of a true talent advisor. He underscores the need for recruiters to align with business goals, delving beyond job requirements to understand organizational objectives. Trust emerges as a linchpin, with Bill highlighting the importance of transparency, reliability, and commitment in fostering strong relationships between recruiters, candidates, and hiring teams. The discussion delves into strategies for success, focusing on driving clarity and alignment in the recruitment process. Bill introduces a strategic framework—buy, borrow, or build talent—emphasizing the transformative impact of learning boot camps and promoting internal mobility. The evolving Employee Value Proposition (EVP) takes center stage, with authenticity and transparency being key. Bill paints a vivid picture of talent advisors as true business partners equipped with situational understanding, purposeful curiosity, and the ability to influence and guide informed decisions. Insights into effective talent leadership traits—structured thinking, levity, and empathy—provide a glimpse into the qualities that set aspiring leaders apart. The episode concludes with a fascinating book recommendation, drawing parallels between the lessons from "Chipwar" and the imperative for talent professionals to stay open-minded and adaptable in the ever-evolving landscape. As the episode wraps up, listeners gain valuable insights into the multifaceted role of talent advisors and the essential traits defining effective talent leaders. Bill Blackford's call for adaptability and open-mindedness leaves the audience with a sense of anticipation for the future of talent acquisition.
