Emma Cooper, Chief People Officer at System1Group, discusses the importance of aligning individual growth with organisational development. She shares how they have implemented departmental and organization-wide frameworks to clarify expectations and behaviours. Emma also highlights the use of the Extraordinary Leader program and the Clifton Strengths Assessment to identify and nurture talent within the organisation. She emphasises the need for continuous learning and growth, and the role of leaders in promoting and role-modeling this mindset. Emma also discusses fostering a sense of belonging and understanding of growth opportunities across all levels of the organization. Finally, she addresses the trends and challenges facing people development professionals, such as longevity, AI, and economic and political changes. Takeaways Align individual growth with organisational development through clear expectations and behaviours. Use tools like the Extraordinary Leader program and the Clifton Strengths Assessment to identify and nurture talent. Promote a culture of continuous learning and growth by recruiting and developing people interested in personal development. Role model a growth mindset as a leader by actively seeking feedback, participating in development activities, and sharing personal learning experiences. Foster a sense of belonging and understanding of growth opportunities by providing autonomy, development plans, and opportunities for collaboration and learning. Be prepared for trends and challenges in people development, such as longevity, AI, economic and political changes, and have a clear strategy to address them. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background 04:11 Aligning Individual Growth with Organizational Development 10:28 Measuring the Success of People Development Efforts 13:47 Fostering Belonging and Understanding of Growth Opportunities 15:31 Trends and Challenges in People Development 17:40 Conclusion and Contact Information