Learn how analytics is being used at Northwestern Mutual to improve the visibility of succession risks, with a focus on key leadership roles. Bradford Williams, VP HRIS and People Analytics, will discuss how the company balances internal and external talent pipelines, partners with the talent management team, and uses granular data insights to mitigate risks and make informed decisions about leadership development.

• Utilising people analytics in succession planning

• Identifying and mitigating risks in leadership pipelines

• Balancing internal and external hiring strategies

• Collaboration between analytics teams and talent management

• Enhancing visibility into leadership succession readiness.

• Understand how to measure the effectiveness of succession planning efforts

• Learn to identify and prioritise leadership roles at risk

• Explore strategies for balancing internal development with external hiring

• Gain insights into partnering with talent management to address succession risks

• Leverage data to guide leadership development initiatives.