Scenario Planning: Talent Management

This guide offers Talent Management leaders a structured set of scenario planning exercises that address the evolving challenges tied to employee experience, performance equity, and long term DEI strategy. It presents scenarios focused on issues such as biased performance ratings, public accounts of exclusion or tokenization that impact employer reputation, pressure to reduce investment in DEI learning and development, and onboarding experiences that fall short for employees from historically marginalized backgrounds. Through a facilitated process that includes analysis of organizational implications, stakeholder engagement, and action planning, leaders learn how to strengthen transparency, reinforce inclusive culture, and respond effectively to scrutiny while maintaining alignment with core values. The resource supports organizations in building resilient talent systems that reduce systemic barriers, support equitable advancement, and foster psychological safety across all stages of the employee lifecycle.