Effective talent management requires more than isolated strategies. In this session, Jo Thackray will outline a simple SWP approach for creating a unified talent management that aligns strategic workforce needs without complex technology. Participants will gain insights into how to simplify complexity within tech-enabled HR landscapes, using tools that maximise data flow and visibility across workforce functions. Learn how this simple view enables businesses to start their SWP journey, address skills gaps, and develop a pipeline for future workforce needs.

Organisations are challenged to retain and develop talent while keeping pace with new tech solutions, which often creates complexity and silos rather than cohesion. An integrated talent management strategy supports clearer insights and cross-functional alignment, empowering data-driven workforce planning decisions.

• Creating a simple approach to SWP using the data you already have

• Leveraging technology you already have to improve data flow and workforce planning insights

• Identifying and addressing critical skills gaps for future growth

• Ensuring cross-functional visibility and decision-making alignment

• Building workforce plans that adapt to technology and talent market changes.

• Simple Techniques for starting your SWP journey, integrating talent functions for cohesive strategy and planning

• Strategies to leverage HR tech tools you may already have for improved workforce planning

• Basic Frameworks to close skills gaps and develop a talent pipeline

• Best practices for improving alignment and reducing data silos across HR functions.