Building Feedback Loops for Team Success with Col. Kris Saling

Episode notes

In this episode, guest Colonel Kris Saling, Director of Innovation for Manpower and Reserve Affairs in the U.S. Army, shares insights on the evolving landscape of talent management. The discussion covers how traditional talent processes - rooted in the industrial era - are being transformed by rapid technological changes, the importance of feedback loops, and the need for ongoing development for employees. Colonel Saling explains how the Army is using data and people analytics to empower lower-level leaders and individuals to make better talent decisions. The conversation also addresses common challenges such as retaining top performers and encouraging internal mobility, offering actionable advice for managers in both large and small organizations.

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