Becton Dickinson Leaders as Teachers
When: Thursday, May 15th, 2008
BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company) has been cited as having one of the most advanced leaders as teachers processes in the world. Under the umbrella of BD University, the company began to build this unique capability in 2000. Today, over 90% of BDU’s live, classroom programs are taught and facilitated by approximately 500 leaders around the world. In this webinar, participants will learn specific ways to:
- Start or increase the use of leaders as teachers in their organizations
- Implement a variety of supporting mechanisms in their organization to ensure the sustainability of Leaders as Teachers
- Align learning and development with their organization’s strategic objectives through leaders as teachers
Presenters:
Ed Betof is the Executive Director of CorpU’s new Leaders As Teachers Institute. Ed is Aresty Center Fellow, Wharton Executive Education University of Pennsylvania.
After ten years, Ed retired at the end of 2007 as Vice President, Talent Management and Chief Learning Officer at BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company), a 110-year-old global medical technology company. Ed had WW responsibility for Talent Management Processes including BD University, HR Planning/Leadership Development, Strategic Staffing, Performance and Development Process and for integrating the worldwide processes of Associate Engagement and Inclusion/Diversity.
Ed has previously held senior functional leadership roles at BD, Hoffmann-LaRoche and the Reliance Insurance Companies. He was Senior Vice President of Manchester Consulting where he created the “Newly Appointed Leader Coaching” process and co-led the leadership development practice.
Joseph is the Director of Leadership Development and Learning at BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company). He is also the Process Owner for the company’s Associate Engagement Process and its Executive Coaching Development 360 Tool having also served as the HR Process Owner for Performance Management and Development. In addition, Joe manages the daily operations of BDU University that spans out on a global basis to reach over 12,000 participants in 400 sessions on an annual basis.