Talent Strategy Management and Principles Masterclass
28 & 29 May 2026, Virtual, 9am-12.30pm (GMT+8)
Overview
The war for talent has entered a new phase. It’s no longer only about attracting people—it’s about keeping pace with fast-changing skills, rising expectations, and AI reshaping how work gets done. Leaders are asking tougher questions: where should we build versus buy, what performance really means now, and which capabilities will matter next. That’s why talent strategy must align tightly to business strategy—and adjust as the business cycle shifts.
At the same time, organisations have more workforce data than ever, yet many talent decisions still feel inconsistent, opaque, or overly dependent on opinion. In a world of greater transparency—internally and externally—trust becomes a competitive advantage. HR needs clearer standards, stronger decision principles, and talent reviews that lead to real outcomes, not long conversations.
This masterclass equips HR leaders with practical frameworks, case-based learning, and hands-on exercises to connect business priorities to talent choices, strengthen decision quality, and use data with judgement—so you lead with insight rather than noise. You’ll leave with ready-to-use tools and stronger confidence to partner with your C-suite with structure and credibility.
Audience profile
Designed for HR Business Partners, Heads of HR, and Talent / L&D practitioners responsible for designing or executing talent strategy. Ideal for professionals with 8–12 years of experience who want to accelerate growth, strengthen strategic influence, and build credibility in C-suite conversations.
Learning outcomes (5–7)
By the end of the programme, participants will be able to:
- Translate business strategy into a cohesive talent plan with explicit priorities and trade-offs.
- Apply a talent strategy framework to choose the right mix of actions under real constraints.
- Define talent standards that strengthen transparency, consistency, and trust in people decisions.
- Facilitate stronger talent reviews and strategic talent conversations using clear structure and high-quality questions.
- Use workforce data and talent intelligence to improve decision quality and executive confidence.
- Leave with a practical toolset and a 30–60–90 day action plan for immediate application.
Anish Lalchandani
Award-Winning Global HR Leader | Best-Selling Author | Speaker on Future Skills, Leadership & the Future of Work | Global Head Talent Management
Anish Lalchandani is an award-winning Global HR & Talent leader and best-selling author with 25+ years of experience across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, and the U.S. Leading Global Talent Management in Fortune 500 organisations, he brings enterprise-scale, real-world perspective to leaders navigating skills shortages, shifting work models, and AI-driven change.
Anish helps organisations build future-ready workforces by connecting talent strategy, leadership, culture, and business performance - turning complex ideas into clear choices and practical actions. He has held senior roles with A.P. Moller Maersk, General Electric, Standard Chartered Bank, and JLL, and worked with leading organisations including Unilever, AIA, Hitachi, Sanofi, and ABN AMRO.
He is the author of The Skills Advantage: A Human-Centered, Sustainable and Scalable Approach to Reskilling (Emerald, UK), a Business Book Awards finalist, where he introduced the Skills Advantage Framework, helping organisations build reskilling at speed without losing the human element. His insights have been featured in The Economic Times, CLO Magazine, HRD Magazine, Thinkers360, and LeadersHum. Recognised globally as a Top 25 Thought Leader on HR & the Future of Work (Thinkers360), Most Influential HR Leaders 2025 (ETHR HR Icons), Top 200 Voices in Leadership (LeadersHum), and featured on the Asia HRD Hotlist and HR Global 100, he brings both credibility and practical insight to the room.
Anish’s credentials reflect deep academic grounding and practitioner credibility: Executive Education at IMD and TMI, US. He is a Chartered Fellow of the CIPD (FCIPD) and an ICF Certified Coach (ACC), with additional coaching credentials including CPCC and PI coaching. He is also a certified Hogan Assessment Assessor and a certified Human-Centered Design practitioner. He holds a MBA from IMT.
A regular speaker at global conferences, CEO forums, and industry roundtables, Anish is also a guest lecturer at the NUS, HCLI and other universities, bringing a facilitation style that blends clarity, global perspective, and human-centred storytelling, so participants leave with tools they can apply immediately.
Testimonials
"Dear Anish, I wanted to extend my heartfelt thanks for your insightful and inspiring presentation at the Asia Human Capital Conference last week. It provided a fresh perspective and valuable takeaways that I believe will greatly benefit our work. Thank you once again."
Director, Talent Management
Hitachi
"Dear Mr. Anish, the positive responses highlight the impact of your insights and expertise on our attendees. Thank you once again for your invaluable contribution. We look forward to the possibility of collaborating with you in the future."
Evangelin Wong
AIA Singapore
"Delivering a session from Singapore in a hybrid format is no easy task, yet Anish made it look effortless. The audience was fully engaged, and his case study sparked so much interest that many wished there had been more time to dive deeper. My highest recommendation for bringing Anish to your next event as a keynote speaker: he is truly impressive!"
Marie Louise G. Nielsen
Head of Learning
NOCA Denmark
"Anish shared a strong, practical perspective on how talent management is evolving, and why organizations must redesign their approach. Clear, relevant, and action-oriented, his session reinforced the skills based approach for the ever evolving future of work. "
Regional Talent leader
Singapore
"Anish Lalchandani’s session, inspired by his book The Skills Advantage, offered a clear and practical take on building a skills-driven, future-ready talent experience. Insightful, human-centric, and immediately actionable."
CHRO - FMCG
"Anish Lalchandani led the session, grounded in ideas from his recent book The Skills Advantage. Insightful, practical, and full of takeaways I can apply immediately."
Senior HR Director
Financial Services
Agenda
Day 1 — Strategic Talent Management (3.5 hours)
09:00–09:30 | Welcome & Context
- Introductions and outcomes
- The war for talent: what’s changing
- The business cost of poor talent decisions (“why now?”)
09:30–10:45 | Designing a Business-Aligned Talent Strategy
- Linking talent strategy to business context and stage of the business cycle
- Making trade-offs: focus choices, constraints, and risk appetite
- Case study exercise: Choose the right talent strategy mix under real constraints
10:45–11:00 | Wellness Break
11:00–12:00 | Making Objective Talent Decisions
- Decision quality: standards, evidence, and consistency
- Talent standards: how to design them, where to apply them, and how they create alignment with leaders
- Exercise: Define your talent standards (principles, criteria, and signals)
12:00–12:30 | Wrap-Up
- Reflections, Q&A, and key takeaways
Day 2 — Talent Reviews & Practical Application (3.5 hours)
09:00–09:30 | Welcome Back & Reset
- Key takeaways from Day 1
- What “good” looks like for Day 2 outcomes
09:30–10:45 | Running Effective Talent Reviews
- Preparation, facilitation, and follow-through that drives outcomes
- Working with leaders: contribute with confidence, challenge with care
- Staying on track: avoid derailment and land decisions
- Exercise: Diagnose talent review challenges and apply practical strategies
10:45–11:00 | Wellness Break
11:00–12:00 | Leading Practices & Innovation Clinic (Talent Management)
- What leading organisations do to improve effectiveness and innovation
- Bring-your-challenges clinic: pressure-test options and sharpen actions
12:00–12:30 | Wrap-Up
- 30–60–90 day action plan & commitment
- Reflections & feedback
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28 & 29 May 2026, Virtual, 9am-12.30pm (GMT+8)
Early bird rate ends on 12 April 2026
USD 359 259
*9% GST applies to Singapore based companies and individuals.
**Group discounts applicable.
***The mode of delivery for this virtual class is Zoom.
- All bookings are final.
- Should you be unable to attend, a substitute delegate is welcome at no extra charge.
- HRO Masterclass Series cannot provide any refunds for cancellations.
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