Join us for the second session of a NEW ATD Pittsburgh Talent Strategy series designed to explore how learning and development leaders connect workforce capability to business strategy.
From Strategy to Skill: How L&D Closes the Gap brings together leaders from respected organizations to share the strategic thinking behind their talent and workforce development efforts. Rather than focusing only on programs and solutions, this series examines how organizations identify capability gaps, align development with business priorities, and prepare their workforce for what comes next. These events are FREE to all ATD Pittsburgh Chapter Members.
Building Leadership Development That Drives Business Results: Lessons from U. S. Steel
When U. S. Steel began rebuilding its leadership development function, the challenge was bigger than creating a few training programs. The goal was to create a connected leadership development strategy that aligned with business priorities, strengthened leadership capability at every level, and supported the organization's future direction.
In this session, Carolyn Lees-Hotton, Senior Director of Learning & Development at U. S. Steel, will share how her team rebuilt a comprehensive leadership development portfolio from the ground up. She will discuss how business strategy drives development priorities, how capability gaps are identified and addressed, and how programs evolve as organizational needs change.
Carolyn will walk through the process of creating leadership experiences that span frontline leaders, mid-level managers, high-potential employees, and individual contributors. She will also share lessons learned about gaining organizational support, measuring impact, adapting programs over time, and connecting leadership development efforts to tangible business outcomes.
Attendees will leave with practical ideas for aligning learning and development initiatives with business strategy, creating more intentional leadership pathways, and building development programs that drive meaningful organizational results.
We've intentionally created space before and after the program for attendees to connect with one another. Whether you're looking to exchange ideas, compare approaches, discuss common challenges, or simply expand your professional network, we hope you'll take advantage of the opportunity to meet other learning and talent professionals in the region.
Space is limited and this event is free to all ATD Pittsburgh chapter members.
Agenda
9:00 – 9:15 AM - Registration, networking, and member connections
9:15 – 9:30 AM - ATD Pittsburgh welcome and introductions
9:30 – 10:15 AM - Featured presentation
10:15 – 10:30 AM - Q&A discussion
10:30 – 11:00 AM Networking and program close
Event Running Time: 2 Hours
Our Speaker:
Carolyn Lee-Hotton is Carolyn Lees-Hotton is Senior Director of Learning & Development at U. S. Steel, where she leads the company's leadership and professional development strategy. She is responsible for designing and advancing programs that build leadership capability, strengthen organizational effectiveness, and support enterprise talent priorities across the organization.
