As managers, we are expected to hold career and professional development discussions with our employees, although many of us feel ill-equipped for these conversations. Are you unsure how or where to begin with your employees’ development? Perhaps you want to brush up on how to create more meaningful development plans? This webcast, intended for managers and human resource and talent development professionals, will: -Review the employee development process. -Identify steps to having a positive career and development discussion with your employees. -Identify the characteristics of an actionable individual development plan. -Explain how to lead successful development conversations, including addressing several common challenges typically encountered. David Hosmer, author of the September issue of TD at Work, “The Manager’s Guide to Employee Development,” will facilitate this interactive session, which will help you create positive, effective career and development plans with your employees.