Combining L&D Strategies in a Merger and Eliminating Bias in the Talent Review Process with Mario Brown

Today on The Talent Development Hot Seat, guest interviewer Bennett Phillips speaks to Dr. Mario Brown, Chief Talent Development Officer at First Horizon Bank in Memphis, Tennessee. In this episode, you’ll hear:What Dr. Mario Brown’s role is with First Horizon Bank and how it is closely aligned with their learning and development functions as well as with the Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer.How he handled his company’s merger with another organization and his appointment as Chief Talent Development Officer.Why relationships inside and outside of Mario Brown’s organization were so important to completing a successful merger.How proactively leading change can help both employees inside the organization and clients feel heard.What he does to address biases and how it affects talent planning and development at First Horizon Bank.Why an evaluation of both companies’ systems during the merger was an important part of bringing the two cultures of the organizations together.Why professional development opportunities may have an impact on an employee’s ability to rise in the organization.Connect with Andy Storch here:andystorch.comlinkedin.com/in/andystorchtdtt.us/Connect with Mario Brown:linkedin.com/in/drmariobrownMentioned in this episode:Think Tank conferenceGet your tickets now for the Talent Development Think Tank Conference https://tdtt.us/conference/