What is I-O?

Industrial-organizational (I-O) psychology is the scientific study of the workplace. Rigor and methods of psychology are applied to issues of critical relevance to business, including talent management, coaching, assessment, selection, training, organizational development, performance, and work-life balance.

Module 2:  Strategic Talent Management  

Session Title:  Are You Experienced?  Building Bench at PepsiCo

Allan H. Church
PepsiCo, Inc. 

Abstract: The ability to attract, develop, and retain key talent to drive sustained business growth and ensure leadership succession is critical for organizational success.  This session will cover PepsiCo’s approach to talent management, including high potential identification and a review of key processes and tools that support and reinforce our emphasis on bench building.

Learning Objectives:

• Learn the importance of having an integrated system to support the talent management process
• IDENTIFY the difference between "slating for open jobs" and "future back experience planning"
• DEVELOP AN in-depth understanding of PepsiCo's philosophy and approach to talent management and bench building