Confidential Space to Discuss Challenges, Ask Questions, and Share Ideas
The expectations placed on your workforce are evolving faster than most development strategies can keep up. The Talent Development Council connects you with a community of peers who are navigating similar pressures.
Gain real examples to learn from, new perspectives to challenge your thinking, and the insight to build a stronger, more informed strategy.
1.
Connect
Build relationships with a rich network of leaders
2.
Learn
Gain proven approaches and lessons learned
3.
Ideate
Shape answers to your most pressing priorities
4.
Benchmark
See how your organization compares to others
Who Should Join
Membership is held at the organizational level for the leaders driving talent strategy within it.
Accountable for Large-Scale Initiatives
Titles can range from manager to vice president, responsible for:
Talent development
Talent management
Leadership development
Learning & development
Organizational development
Navigating What's Next
The council supports members through the challenges reshaping talent strategy today, such as AI adoption, skill evolution, and organizational change and transformation.
Part of an Established Talent Function
Best suited to organizations that already treat employee development and leadership capability as a competitive advantage.
Secure Your Invite for the Council Breakfast at SPARK TALENT!
See if the Talent Development Council is right for your organization. Schedule time to talk through your goals and get your questions answered.
Two Ways to Join
Connect with a Strategic Learning Partner to find the right fit for your organization.
Council Membership
For Talent Development Teams
Ongoing Peer Engagement
Monthly roundtable discussions
Peer poll & member requests
Chat forum
In-Person Summit
2 seats for the all-day, in-person meeting at SPARK TALENT*
2 full conference SPARK TALENT passes
Tools & Support
Annual benchmarking report
Council Portal
Exclusive Savings on
Additional meeting and conference passes
Team training and coaching services
*Extra summit passes available upon request. Conditions apply
Corporate Membership Bundle
Everything included with the council plus:
Learning & Resources
10 Certification Seats
Unlimited Virtual Workshop Seats
Unlimited Micro-Certification Seats
On-Demand Conference Sessions
Resource Library of Toolkits, Templates, and Research
Team Training & Coaching
Up to 25 Seats for an In-House, Virtual HCI or Bluepoint Workshop
5 hours of Consulting, Individual Coaching, or Group Coaching
Member Pricing
10% Discount on Team Training and Leadership Development*
Preferred Pricing on Certification, Conference, and Virtual Summit Passes
*Discount is stackable when bundled with the Leadership Councils.
Council Topics
The list below shows a range of potential topics. Council members ultimately determine the group's focus.
Aligning Learning with Business Strategy
Developing Future-Ready Skills
Improving Manager Effectiveness
Measuring Learning Impact & ROI
Building Leadership Pipelines
Doing More with Contrained Budgets and Teams
Supporting AI Adoption and Workforce Transformation
Increasing Retention Through Development
Jill MelnykCouncil Lead
With two decades of experience aligning talent strategy with leadership capability, Jill brings expertise in manager enablement, succession planning, talent reviews, and coaching culture.
She's held leadership and practitioner roles at Wallenius Wilhelmsen, Ralph Lauren, and Liz Claiborne.
Joan PetersonCouncil Co-Lead
With 25+ years of experience developing and coaching leaders from the frontline to the C-suite, Joan brings expertise in turning leadership concepts into measurable, lasting change.
Her client work includes Adidas, T. Rowe Price, Marvell Technology, and KPMG.
Backed by 25+ Years of Talent Development Experience
The Talent Development Council was developed through a strategic collaboration between HCI and Bluepoint Leadership. This team brings a strategic lens that spans the HR function and the leaders it serves.
The Talent Change Isn't Coming — It's Already Here
Skills are changing faster than job structures. Managers are overwhelmed, leadership pipelines feel uncertain, and talent teams are being asked to prove business impact now. SPARK TALENT is a hands-on, workshop-driven event built to help HR and talent leaders develop future-ready skills, accelerate mobility, strengthen managers, and connect talent strategy to measurable business results.
