Navigating Career Development & Mastering Talent Development in 2024 with Ahmad Mansur
Today we dive deep into the heart of career development, exploring the importance of taking ownership of your career path and the evolving state of talent development in this rapid-paced world of 2024.We'll discuss:The essential shift from operating in reaction mode to creating a career with intention and visionReframing career challengesNetworking the right wayWhy personal branding is vital for long-term successRisks and rewards of career exploration at different life stagesThe future landscape of workBuilding meaningful communities in a remote workforce eraWhether you're looking to take ownership of your career, are a talent development professional seeking resources, or simply interested in personal growth, this episode is for you.Ahmad is an futurist, educator, speaker and entrepreneur. He is the managing partner of a global education, consulting and venture company that develops a portfolio of brands for lifelong learners to access leadership, talent and personal development training through online courses, workshops, catalyst events, media channels, learning journeys and change labs.A globally recognized thought leader, Ahmad advises start-ups, government ministries, and colleges and universities on the future of education, talent and economy. He shares his insights on a broad range of topics with audiences worldwide through keynotes, panel discussions, and executive sessions at premiere events. His leadership model for designing and facilitating large-scale innovation engagements is officially cited as a business case at the Harvard Business School. His primary practice areas include educational leadership, collaborative innovation, adult learning, career education, adaptive leadership, workforce development, strategic facilitation, deep futures research, community engagement, and learning hubs/centers. Ahmad has previously served as an Economic Opportunities Fellow with the Aspen Institute, Presidential Fellow at Saybrook University and as a mayoral appointee to Rockefeller Global 100 Resilient Cities initiative. Ahmad earned master’s in Strategic Leadership from St. Mary’s College, Master of Education (M.Ed) in Adult Learning and Development from San Francisco State University, and received his executive training at the Harvard Kennedy School, Center for Public Leadership.Connect with Andy Storch here:WebsiteLinkedInJoin us in the Talent Development Think Tank Community!Connect with Ahmad Mansur:LinkedInPersonal WebsiteCompany Website