Why Talent Planning Breaks in Startups

Startups often under-plan talent because they are focused on funding, product, customers, and near-term execution. But as the company grows, talent gaps become business constraints. The goal of talent planning is not simply to decide who to hire next. It is to determine what capabilities, leadership structure, and operating model the company will need to execute its 2027 strategy.

📅 Tuesday, November 10, 2026
⏰ 9:00 – 11:00 a.m.
📍 In-Person, Location TBD 

 

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By the end of the session, founders should understand that:

  • Talent planning is business planning
  • The right talent plan depends on the company’s stage of growth
  • Headcount is only one part of the plan
  • Founder behavior must evolve as the company scales
  • Leadership capacity often becomes the constraint before technical talent does
  • Role clarity, accountability, and management systems need to be built before the company reaches the next growth stage
  • November is the right time to make these decisions before 2027 planning becomes reactive

 

 

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Facilitator:
Fractional Head of HR, Method Sense

Sarah Katherine Schmidt

As a multi-faceted HR and People Operations Executive, Sarah Katherine has grown her career in small and mid-sized organizations over the last 15+ years, helping build and coach high-performing teams for consultancies and technology companies.

She possesses deep expertise in HR Operations, Employee Engagement, Learning & Development, and Performance Management. She brings experience leading People Operations teams to develop scalable talent programs and is a Certified Executive Coach (ICF), Certified DiSC Consultant (TTI Success Insights), and Certified Facilitator (ATD).