Under Pressure to Prove It: The Talent Development ROI Challenge

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A Strategic Forum for Talent Teams

Keep pace with change and trends through peer collaboration and expert insights.

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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!

October 6-8, 2026

Disney Springs, Florida

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  • Get an inside look at the council
  • Network with other talent development leaders
  • Meet the council leaders

Council membership is not required to attend the breakfast. 

Inquire about Breakfast

Impact for the Business 

Keep Pace with Rapid Change

Members stay ahead of emerging trends, technologies, and best practices without spending hours researching.

Make Better Decisions 

Members use a sounding board of experienced peers to validate ideas, pressure-test strategies, and reduce trial and error.

Accelerate Execution 

Instead of starting from scratch, members adapt proven solutions and implementation strategies that have already worked elsewhere.

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.

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See if the Talent Development Council is right for your organization. Schedule time to talk through your goals and get your questions answered.

Extend the Impact with a Bundled Membership

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. 

Scalable Ways to Access Peer Networks, Expert Insights, and Practical Development

Multi-CouncilMembership

Multi-Council + Corporate Membership

Corporate Membership Bundle

Council Membership

Seats on a single

 council. 

One council membership paired with a corporate membership. 

Seats on multiple councils. 

Seats on multiple councils plus a corporate membership.

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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. 

Interested in Joining?

Book a call or complete this form to start a conversation. 

October 6-8, 2026

Disney Springs, Florida

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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.

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