Mary Farrell is currently the Senior Manager of Global Enterprise Learning & Development at the Hershey Company. Prior to joining Hershey in 2012, Mary spent the majority of her career in Learning & Development leadership roles at IBM where she achieved many internal and external awards, including an ASTD Excellence in Practice Citation.
Mary specializes in innovative learning design and performance consulting. She has extensive experience in linking human resource development programs to the strategic direction of the business and achieving measurable results.
During her time at Hershey, Mary has been responsible for introducing the first competency model, including Global Leadership Behaviors, and integrating it into key HR processes, such as Career Development Planning and Performance Management.
Mary is an alumna of IBM’s Corporate Service Corps, a selective leadership and corporate social responsibility initiative. She has a Bachelor of Science degree in Management, and currently resides in Hershey, Pennsylvania.
Content Featuring Mary Farrell
New Competencies & Careers – Catalysts for Global Growth
Competency models and career development initiatives are prevalent in many companies. However, they often fail to create meaningful change in the behaviors of leaders and employees because they are not viewed as an essential part of business ...
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Change is on the Horizon: Learning as a Catalyst for Global Growth
Attend this webcast to learn about the tools and techniques you can use in your organization immediately to make change a more meaningful, positive experience. The tools utilized in this case study are perfect to take back to your own organization.