Rethinking Work: In Practice With Korn Ferry

<p> The <strong><a href="https://www.sps.nyu.edu/about/academic-divisions-and-departments/division-of-programs-in-business/human-capital-management.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Human Capital Management Department</a></strong> at NYU School of Professional Studies welcomes you to experience the work of sponsors of the <a href="https://www.sps.nyu.edu/about/events/human-capital-management-department-events/coaching-and-technology-summit.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>5th Annual NYU Coaching &amp; Technology Summit</strong></a> during the <em><strong>Rethinking Work: In Practice With</strong></em> series!</p><p> In this session, Clinical Professor and Department Chair <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/annatavis/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Dr. Anna Tavis</strong></a> is joined by <strong>Korn Ferry</strong>'s <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/dontomlinson/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Don Tomlinson</strong></a>, General Manager, Learning &amp; Professional Development, and <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevingagan/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Kevin Gagan</strong></a>, Senior Client Leader, Solution Leader - Global Coaching Portfolio.</p><p><strong><em>The Shift From Coaching Programs to Talent Ecosystems</em></strong></p><p> Over the last decade, coaching platforms and digital coaching technologies have dramatically expanded access to development. But as organizations push for greater scale, many are beginning to ask a more difficult question: Has scalable coaching actually translated into scalable development? It seems that coaching scaled, development didn't. What does that mean for where we go next?</p><p> In this fireside conversation, <strong>Korn Ferry</strong> leaders examine the next evolution of development at scale and why coaching alone may no longer be sufficient. The discussion will explore how assessment, talent science, AI, learning, organizational context, and coaching are beginning to converge into more connected development ecosystems designed to improve readiness, personalization, and business impact. Drawing on emerging research and industry experience, the session will challenge assumptions about what scalable development truly requires — and why organizations may need to move beyond fragmented coaching platforms toward integrated talent intelligence and contextual insight.</p><p><strong>ABOUT DON TOMLINSON</strong><br /> Don Tomlinson is the General Manager of Learning &amp; Professional Development at Korn Ferry, where he leads the strategy and innovation behind Korn Ferry's learning, coaching, and leadership development solutions. In this role, he oversees the Learning Labs, Coaching Sessions, and Learning &amp; Professional Development Analytics portfolios, helping organizations develop talent at scale through the integration of assessment science, coaching, and AI-enabled experiences.</p><p> Don brings more than two decades of experience at the intersection of talent, technology, and leadership development. Prior to joining Korn Ferry, he served in senior leadership roles across the HR technology and talent ecosystem, including Daxtra Technologies, UKG, IBM Smarter Workforce, Kenexa, and Talent Plus. Throughout his career, he has led product strategy, digital transformation, and AI-powered innovation initiatives focused on helping organizations make better talent decisions and unlock human potential.</p><p> A passionate advocate for scalable development, Don is particularly interested in how organizations can combine data, coaching, and emerging technologies to create more personalized and impactful growth experiences for leaders at every level.</p><p> Based in Lincoln, Nebraska, Don enjoys golf, fitness, and spending time with his wife Stephanie and their three children. He is a lifelong sports enthusiast and often draws leadership lessons from his years in coaching.</p><p><strong>ABOUT KEVIN GAGAN</strong><br /> As a member of Korn Ferry's Leadership &amp; Professional Development practice leadership team, Mr. Gagan leads the firm's Enterprise Coaching solutions globally.</p><p> Mr. Gagan has extensive experience in implementing scalable development solutions at all levels of an organization across a variety of topics including leadership, career mobility, DEI, sales, and transformation. He has expertise in designing and implementing complex, global projects which create positive outcomes for individuals and value for the organization.</p><p> Mr. Gagan has worked in consulting and professional services throughout his career as a management consultant, business operator, and board member.</p><p> Prior to joining Korn Kerry in 2022, he was the Chief Operating Officer and Managing Director for boutique consulting firms. Prior to that, Mr.Gagan was on the global executive team of LHH, where he helped build LHH into the global leader in Workforce Transformation, including a significant Talent Development &amp; Executive Coaching business. His roles at LHH included EVP, Global Sales &amp; Marketing, and EVP, Strategy &amp; practice Development.</p><p> He has also worked in other leading consulting and executive search firms. Mr.Gagan began his career with Andersen Consulting (Accenture) and was an Associate Partner in the Financial Services practice specializing in Change Management.</p><p> Mr. Gagan serves on the Board of Insala and is a former Advisory Board Member for an HR/Tech SaaS company.<br /><br /> Mr. Gagan holds a B.S. in Finance from Santa Clara University.</p><p> &#160;</p><p> Learn more about the <a href="https://www.sps.nyu.edu/about/events/human-capital-management-department-events/coaching-and-technology-summit.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>NYU Coaching &amp; Tech Summit</strong></a>.</p><h2><strong><a href="https://nyu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_2B7SlDjqSPqrYfdZSPdOAA" target="_blank" rel="noopener">REGISTER HERE</a></strong></h2>