The Employee Development Gap: 7 Research-Backed Shifts to Put Manager Coaching into the Flow of Work
Employee development is a priority for most organizations. But the real challenge is execution.
Top Workplaces Institute research finds that nearly 80% of HR leaders say their managers aren’t highly effective at employee development. The gap isn’t more programs. It’s equipping managers to coach, guide growth, and make development part of everyday work.
Join Ben Wigert, Founding Director of the Top Workplaces Institute, and Kevin Sessions, Chief Growth Officer at Engagedly, for a practical session designed for HR and people leaders. They’ll share the 7 Development Shifts you can use to turn managers into stronger coaches and make growth part of everyday work.
Key Takeaways
- Where employee development breaks down — and why managers matter most.
- How Top Workplaces turn development into a stronger employee experience.
- The conditions HR must create for managers to become effective coaches.
- Ways to build manager coaching capability without adding more activity or admin.
- The 7 Development Shifts that move growth into the flow of work.
Presenters
Ben Wigert is the founding director of the Top Workplaces Institute and Head of Consulting for Engagedly. He leads the Institute’s work to study what sets Top Workplaces apart and translate those insights into practical guidance for leaders.
Kevin Sessions is a growth executive with more than 25 years of experience building businesses, forging strategic partnerships, and helping organizations translate people strategy into business performance. As Chief Growth Officer at Engagedly, he leads business development and go-to-market strategy, expanding the company’s reach and helping organizations strengthen culture, develop talent, and improve performance.