AMANDA BROADNAX
Boise,USA
Summary
Dynamic Talent Development leader with over 15 years experience in leadership development strategy, program design, delivery, impact assessment, team leadership, and change management. Adept at stakeholder engagement and project management, driving organizational success through effective communication and leadership development programs.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
DIRECTOR TALENT DEVELOPMENT
St. Luke’s Health System
Boise, Idaho
10.2020 - Current
- Lead a team of 11 talent and leadership development managers, program managers and instructional designers, responsible for the strategic planning, development, and execution of St. Luke’s talent and leadership development programs and initiatives which include leadership development, coaching, mentoring and all employee annual learning in alignment with St. Luke’s talent and culture objectives.
- Designed and executed a comprehensive, end-to-end change management roadmap for the implementation of Cornerstone OnDemand, St. Luke’s Learning Management System (LMS), supporting 18,000 learners.
- Introduced the organizations first AI-driven learning platform, Percipio, for 15,000 learners offering a blend of self-paced online courses, hands-on practice, virtual live online classes, and coaching to support talent development.
- Introduced and leading the design, implementation, and measurement of five innovative and centralized leadership development programs aligned to St. Luke’s leadership competencies for all levels of the organization resulting in positive impact scores of over 90% and a 2% lift to enterprise employee engagement scores.
- Established and centralized the organizations first internal and external executive coaching solution for high-potential talent, automating, streamlining and measuring executive coaching engagements to drive measurable talent outcomes.
- Lead the development and execution of a cross-functional learning governance framework to enhance alignment of learning content with organizational goals. Streamlining decision-making processes and standardizing learning metrics, increasing efficiency and consistency in global employee learning and development efforts.
- Partner with Talent and HR Centers of Excellence to support the design, development and rollout of key annual talent programs including employee engagement pulse poll, performance management, succession planning, and all employee required learning.
- Manage departmental budgets and resource allocation for optimal operational support
- Establish relationships and negotiate agreements with external partners.
DIRECTOR ORGANIZATIONAL CHANGE MANAGEMENT
JR Simplot Company
Boise, Idaho
01.2018 - 10.2020
- Successfully led a global three-year implementation of SAP SuccessFactors, transforming HR processes across multiple regions. Spearheaded change management strategies that resulted in a 90% employee adoption rate, streamlined HR operations, and improved data accuracy and reporting.
- Collaborated with global teams and stakeholders to ensure smooth transitions, minimize disruption, and achieve timely project milestones.
- Led and managed a OCM team comprised of OCM Program Managers providing guidance, mentorship and support.
- Successfully led the organizational change management roadmap and strategies for Simplot’s acquisition of Pinnacle Agriculture, overseeing the integration of 145 retail locations and 1,500 employees.
- Provided change management advisement directly or indirectly for projects and initiatives outside of the Enterprise Transformation Office.
MANAGER LEARNING AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
JR Simplot Company
Boise, Idaho
06.2016 - 12.2017
- Led the design, implementation, measurement and program management for Simplot’s global leadership development programs building leadership capabilities across all levels and locations of the Company.
- Collaborated with Simplot’s global HR leadership team and executive leadership teams in the strategic planning, design, implementation, and facilitation of three leadership development programs – Simplot’s New Leader Development Program, Simplot’s Business Leader Program, and Simplot’s Leadership Essentials Program.
- Assessed and identified capability gaps and opportunities for improvement to enable a culture that produces high trust and high performance at all levels of the organization; served as a consultant and coach to leaders.
- Facilitated in person, virtual, and hybrid talent development programs serving as a role model for excellent instructional facilitation and developing those capabilities in others.
- Led and managed a team of Learning and Leadership Development Specialists providing leadership, mentorship and support.
SPECIALIST LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
JR Simplot Company
Boise, Idaho
07.2013 - 06.2016
- Established Simplot’s first internal leadership development programs for all North American sites and locations. Partnered with internal stakeholders and partners to assess leadership capability gaps to inform innovative and scalable leadership development programs with high adoption rates for the Company.
- Designed, developed, implemented and led Simplot’s Manager Essentials Program for over 800 leaders across the Company’s North American operations in seed production, farming, fertilizer mining and manufacturing and frozen-food processing operations.
- Co-facilitated and led Simplot’s Managing People for Performance (MPP) for senior and executive leaders, the Company’s first global leadership development program held in North America.
Education
Master of Science - Adult Learning & Organizational Leadership
University of Idaho
05.2009 - 05.2012
Bachelor of Arts - Speech Communications
Iowa State University
Ames, IA05-1998
Skills
- Team leadership
- Leadership development
- Instructional design
- Performance management
- Succession planning
- Learning management systems
- Talent strategy
- Executive coaching
- Organizational development
- Training program design
- Mentoring programs
- Onboarding strategies
- Coaching and mentoring
Timeline
DIRECTOR TALENT DEVELOPMENT
St. Luke’s Health System
10.2020 - Current
DIRECTOR ORGANIZATIONAL CHANGE MANAGEMENT
JR Simplot Company
01.2018 - 10.2020
MANAGER LEARNING AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
JR Simplot Company
06.2016 - 12.2017
SPECIALIST LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
JR Simplot Company
07.2013 - 06.2016
Master of Science - Adult Learning & Organizational Leadership
University of Idaho
05.2009 - 05.2012
Bachelor of Arts - Speech Communications
Iowa State University