HR Research Institute Forms Advisory Board to Guide Future of Leadership Coaching and Mentoring
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HRRI's advisory board provides organizations with a competitive edge by balancing AI tools with human coaching to develop stronger leadership pipelines and accelerate professional growth.
The HR Research Institute advisory board will guide evidence-based methodologies for implementing coaching cultures, scaling mentor programs, and defining responsible AI use in leadership development.
This initiative fosters organizational resilience and leader readiness by enhancing human connections in coaching, creating sustainable pathways for nurturing talent and professional growth.
Twelve industry experts including CEOs and behavioral scientists will shape the future of leadership coaching through a free virtual event on March 4, 2026.
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The HR Research Institute (HRRI) has announced the formation of its Future of Coaching and Mentoring for Leadership 2026 Advisory Board, bringing together distinguished practitioners to advance leadership excellence. This expert panel will guide organizations on modern coaching and mentoring approaches that balance AI-driven tools with essential human connection while shaping policies for responsible AI use in leadership development.
The advisory board will direct HRRI's extensive research project and virtual event, exploring how organizations can leverage coaching and mentoring to build robust leadership pipelines and accelerate professional growth. Their collective expertise will reveal effective methodologies for implementing and scaling coaching cultures that foster leader readiness and organizational resilience in an increasingly AI-enabled workplace. Debbie McGrath, CEO of HR.com, emphasized that leadership development is essential during times of unprecedented change, noting that the new Advisory Board will guide HR in building stronger leaders through effective coaching and mentoring with the right balance of artificial and human intelligence.
The initiative will provide evidence-based recommendations and actionable insights for HR professionals aiming to enhance leadership development programs, optimize mentor-mentee relationships, and create sustainable pathways for nurturing high-potential talent. The board includes industry professionals such as Lizzie Bentley Bowers, Anne Bloom, Mitwuana Bruce, Morgan Kemick, Mark Monaghan, Helen Patterson, Tracey Power, Michelle Prince, Rey Ramirez, Iyad Uakoub, Anja van Beek, and Jason Walker.
The HR Research Institute releases annual State of the Industry reports across various HR topics, including recent research available at https://hr.com/researchinstitute. These resources help more than 2 million HR professionals make strategic decisions with informed research findings. The virtual event scheduled for March 4, 2026, will further explore how organizations can harness coaching and mentoring methodologies to address evolving leadership demands in the modern workplace.
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