Barbara M.

About Barbara M.

I firmly believe that the essence of an organization\'s success lies within its people. When we prioritize investment in human capital, we bolster not only individual potential, but the overall capacity of the organization’s innovation and culture. Beginning my career within marketing, I discerned an unsettling disconnect between the goals and anticipated business development results and the existing capabilities of the workforce. The realization propelled me to transition into human resources, determined to lead organizations in bridging this chasm. My experience has continually reinforced an absolute necessity of identifying and nurturing the capabilities of employees and fostering a learning culture. As a senior leader in talent development, I operate at a strategic level, crafting initiatives that impact thousands of employees. My key focus is to equip leaders with necessary skills and resources that empower them to engage both themselves and their teams. A notable achievement in this arena was when I led a cross-functional team, including field HR representatives, and coached over 300 Career Advisors on performance management and leadership development. This initiative enriched their professional growth, enabling them to conduct more effective one-on-one conversations.One of the significant challenges I\'ve observed in employee training is the lack of data measurement and practical learning application. To tackle this, I introduced analytics methodologies and data reporting that enabled leadership to enhance performance management throughout the year. In developing an engagement learning survey, I leveraged Practice Leader’s influence and developed a follow-up communication campaign resulting in a remarkable 61% response rate, and providing a wealth of actionable insights.A few highlights from my portfolio: I orchestrated a shift from a rigid training track to a flexible elective model for the Advisory practice. Leading the project from concept to content selection, case study design, and vendor management, I ensured learners could pursue knowledge that served their immediate and future needs. Spearheaded a successful firm-wide roadshow that provided leadership with updated and enriched coaching and development techniques, and supported their use of the upgraded performance management system.Always thrilled to share insights on panels or for articles and podcasts, I welcome opportunities for collaboration in the talent development arena. Let’s connect!

Experience

1. National Director of Learning and Development Talent Lifecycle

   CohnReznick

   Nov 2023 — Present

   Responsible for designing core and signature learning programs aligned to prioritized business needs and with focus on the future of the industry, our clients, and our professionals. Beyond the curriculum, creating key learning experiences for employee onboarding and career maps and pathing.

Education

• Cleveland State University

  Master's Degree, Education - Adult Learning and Development

• Miami University

  Bachelor's Degree