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Laura Gardiner
Director Analyst
Gartner
Speaker Topics
- Employee Performance Management
- Talent Management Strategy
- HR Technology Strategy and Management
Speaker Bio
Laura Gardiner is a Director Analyst aligned to the HR practice. Laura covers post-hire talent management technology and helps clients answer questions in regard to their performance management, succession planning and development planning technology implementations.
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Sessions
Tuesday, October 28, 2025 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM EDT
Designing Future Focused Performance Management
Laura Gardiner,
Director Analyst, Gartner
Implementing new Performance Management solutions can take so long that by the time employees first experience them, they already feel dated. As the pace of technology innovation increases, so does the pressure to innovate quickly. But innovation for the sake of innovation might not create the most effective approach. Join this session to learn how to evaluate today which emerging technologies will be cutting edge and aligned to your performance management aspirations tomorrow.
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Tuesday, October 28, 2025 02:00 PM - 02:45 PM EDT
Ask the Expert: Best Practices for Using GenAI in Performance Management
Laura Gardiner,
Director Analyst, Gartner
GenAI has transformative potential for Performance Management, but also raises some unique challenges. From technology limitations and data privacy concerns to employee skepticism and regulatory considerations, this session will address questions about using GenAI for goal setting, ongoing feedback, performance evaluations and development planning.
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Wednesday, October 29, 2025 10:30 AM - 10:50 AM EDT
Hype Cycle for Talent Management Technology
Laura Gardiner,
Director Analyst, Gartner
Covering over 30 emerging innovations with the potential to impact Talent Management functions, the Hype Cycle for Talent Management Technology is an essential tool to evaluate and prioritize new technology investments. This presentation will familiarize HR leaders with key technologies transforming talent management and differentiate between hype and reality.
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