Solve Complex Talent Challenges Alongside Peers 

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Confidential Space to Share Ideas, Ask Questions, and Keep Pace with Change

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

The Talent Development Leadership Council is for individuals or teams looking for ongoing development, peer connection, and best practice sharing.

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.

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Access monthly working sessions and more to keep pace with change, pressure-test ideas, and gain proven approaches. 

Council Membership Inclusions

Have questions? Connect with a Strategic Learning Partner to find the right fit for your organization.

Team Council Membership

Individual Council Membership

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$2,995

Ongoing Peer Engagement

  • Unlimited Seats at Monthly Virtual   Roundtable Discussions
  • Peer Poll & Member Requests
  • Chat Forum

Full-Day, In-Person Summit

  • 2 Passes for the Council Exclusive Summit at SPARK TALENT
  • 2 SPARK TALENT Full Conference Passes

Tools & Support

  • Annual Benchmarking Report
  • Council Portal 

Exclusive Savings on

  • Additional Meeting and Conference Passes
  • Team Training and Coaching Services 

Ongoing Peer Engagement

  • 1 Seat at Monthly Virtual Roundtable Discussions
  • Peer Poll & Member Requests
  • Chat Forum

Full-Day, In-Person Summit

  • 1 Pass for the Council-Exclusive Summit at SPARK TALENT
  • 1 SPARK TALENT Full Conference Pass

Tools & Support

  • Annual Benchmarking Report
  • Council Portal 

Exclusive Savings on

  • Team Training and Coaching Services 
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Bundle with the Corporate Membership

Combine external peer insights and problem-solving with team training and development. 

Team Training & Coaching

Member Pricing

Learning & Resources

  • 10 Certification Seats
  • Unlimited Virtual Workshop Seats
  • Unlimited Micro-Certification Seats
  • On-Demand Conference Sessions
  • Resource Library of Toolkits, Templates, and Research
  • 10% Discount on Team Training and Leadership Development
  • Preferred Pricing on Certification, Conference, and Virtual Summit Passes

  • Up to 25 Seats for an In-House, Virtual HCI or Bluepoint Leadership Workshop
  • 5 hours of Consulting, Individual Coaching, or Group Coaching

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

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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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. 

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